How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Andrews, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Andrews, TX is about 502.6 miles (808.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 438.4 miles (705.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Andrews.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Andrews.
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Start on the route
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
123.4 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
1054 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right
98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
1665 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Frisco Avenue
21.5 mi · 23 min · Frisco Avenue
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
39.2 mi · 40 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue on South Bryant Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on South Koenigheim Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street
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Continue on North Bryant Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 87 North
23.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue straight
15.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North
47 mi · 47 min · US Highway 87 North
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 176
1904 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 176
57.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min · State Highway 176
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Continue on East Broadway Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn left
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Andrews.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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123 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Sunny near Andrews.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Andrews?
The road trip is about 502.6 miles (808.8 km) and usually takes 08h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 251.4 miles from Corpus Christi and 251.2 miles from Andrews.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 438.4 miles (705.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.00 one way or $134.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Sunny near Andrews.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Andrews. Straight-line distance: 438.36 mi (705.47 km).
#1 Corpus Christi
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.
| Population | 327,248 |
| Coordinates | 27.8005800, -97.3963800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Andrews
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 14,331 |
| Coordinates | 32.3187200, -102.5457200 |
| Altitude | 968 |
| Country | United States |
End: Andrews (-102.54572, 32.31872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 809 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $67.00 | $134.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $75.39 | $150.78 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $81.40 | $162.80 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $70.80 | $141.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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