How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Anson, TX?

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Anson, TX is about 425.3 miles (684.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 373.4 miles (601 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
425.32 mi
07h 27m
Flight
373.46 mi
601.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
373.46 mi
Kilometers
601.02 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
425.32 mi
Kilometers
684.49 km
Drive Time
07h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anson
Fri, Apr 17, 9:28 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Fri, Apr 17, 4:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-17T02:01
Arrive Anson
Fri, Apr 17, 9:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:27 PM to 2:57 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ingram
TX

City in Kerr County, Texas, USA

From Corpus Christi
213 mi
03h 43m
To Anson
212.3 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 26 mph SSE
Destination
93°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Anson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Anson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    123.4 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto US 83 North

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza

    24 m · 1 sec · East Court Plaza

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    40 m · 11 sec · 12th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    53 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Anson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
114 mi · 27%
US 83 North
79.2 mi · 19%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 10%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 7%
Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi · 4%
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

123 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.9 mi
373.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ingram
03h 43m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
9:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Anson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Anson?

The road trip is about 425.3 miles (684.5 km) and usually takes 07h 27m 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?

Ingram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213 miles from Corpus Christi and 212.3 miles from Anson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 373.4 miles (601 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 $56.72 one way or $113.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Anson.

Stop Ideas Near Ingram

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ingram, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ingram.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

104 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Anson. Straight-line distance: 373.46 mi (601.02 km).

Corpus Christi

#1 Corpus Christi

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.

Population327,248
Coordinates27.8005800, -97.3963800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Anson

#2 Anson

City in Jones County, Texas, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates32.7565000, -99.8962100
Altitude527
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Anson (-99.89621, 32.7565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 684 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.01 gal
56.81 L · about $56.72
Round trip
$113.45
30.02 gal · 113.62 L
Estimated CO2
133.4 kg one way
Round trip: 266.8 kg / 588 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $56.72 $113.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $63.82 $127.65
Premium $4.59 $68.91 $137.82
Diesel $3.99 $59.93 $119.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Anson. The current time is 02:01:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.