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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Anton, TX is about 552.4 miles (889 km), with a travel time of about 09h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 502.3 miles (808.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
552.39 mi
09h 38m
Flight
502.34 mi
808.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
502.34 mi
Kilometers
808.44 km
Flight Time
01h 00m

Driving Distance

Road route
552.39 mi
Kilometers
888.98 km
Drive Time
09h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anton
Mon, May 4, 11:31 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Tue, May 5, 9:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-05-04T13:53
Arrive Anton
Mon, May 4, 11:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:38 PM to 5:08 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
4:44 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
Menard
TX

City in Menard County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
276.5 mi
04h 49m
To Anton
275.9 mi
04h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  21. 21

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  32. 32

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  33. 33

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  35. 35

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Clovis Road

    6 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Highway 84

    11.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 84

  39. 39

    Continue on US Highway 84

    6 mi · 6 min · US Highway 84

  40. 40

    Turn sharp right

    926 ft · 26 sec

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue

    1243 ft · 37 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    69 m · 8 sec · West 4th Street

  43. 43

    Enter the roundabout toward Main Street

    962 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
114 mi · 21%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 13%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 8%
Highway 84
31.4 mi · 6%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 5%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 5%
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
09h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
502.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menard
04h 49m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Anton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 552.4 miles (889 km) and usually takes 09h 38m 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?

Menard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 276.5 miles from Corpus Christi and 275.9 miles from Anton.

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

The direct path is about 502.3 miles (808.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 $73.65 one way or $147.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 173.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Menard

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Menard and the surrounding midpoint area.
Menard City Hall
Practical stop 10.2 mi away

Menard City Hall

Menard , TX
108 E San Saba Ave, Menard, TX 76859
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Sewage disposal service

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Anton. Straight-line distance: 502.34 mi (808.44 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
Anton

#2 Anton

City in Hockley County, Texas, United States

Population1,089
Coordinates33.8112000, -102.1637900
Altitude1033
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Anton (-102.16379, 33.8112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 889 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.49 gal
73.79 L · about $73.65
Round trip
$147.31
38.98 gal · 147.58 L
Estimated CO2
173.2 kg one way
Round trip: 346.4 kg / 764 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $73.65 $147.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $82.87 $165.74
Premium $4.59 $89.48 $178.96
Diesel $3.99 $77.82 $155.65

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Anton. The current time is 13:53:38.

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.