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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Asherton, TX is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.82 mi
03h 12m
Flight
150.71 mi
242.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.71 mi
Kilometers
242.54 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.82 mi
Kilometers
279.73 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asherton
Sun, Apr 12, 4:35 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Sun, Apr 12, 7:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-12T13:22
Arrive Asherton
Sun, Apr 12, 4:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Freer
TX

City in Duval County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
86.9 mi
01h 36m
To Asherton
87 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 358: Padre Island

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on North Padre Island Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 44: Robstown, Alice

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South US Highway 77

    2347 ft · 47 sec · South US Highway 77

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3106 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Avenue J

    26.2 mi · 30 min · East Avenue J

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    159 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Front Street

    34.5 mi · 39 min · East Front Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North

    34.3 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83 North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Carter Street

    24 m · 1 sec · Carter Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carter Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Front Street
38.5 mi · 22%
US Highway 83 North
34.3 mi · 20%
East Avenue J
26.2 mi · 15%
TX 44
11.7 mi · 7%
North Padre Island Drive
0.99 mi · 1%
South US Highway 77
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

56.3 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
150.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freer
01h 36m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Asherton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Freer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Corpus Christi and 87 miles from Asherton.

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

The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Asherton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Asherton. Straight-line distance: 150.71 mi (242.54 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
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#2 Asherton

City in Dimmit County, Texas, United States

Population1,011
Coordinates28.4419300, -99.7603300
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Asherton (-99.76033, 28.44193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.22 L · about $23.17
Round trip
$46.33
12.26 gal · 46.44 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.17 $46.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.06 $52.13
Premium $4.59 $28.14 $56.29
Diesel $3.99 $24.48 $48.95

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Asherton. The current time is 13:22:59.

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.