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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Aubrey, TX is about 433 miles (696.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 381 miles (613.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 45m 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
433.05 mi
07h 52m
Flight
381.05 mi
613.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
381.05 mi
Kilometers
613.24 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
433.05 mi
Kilometers
696.92 km
Drive Time
07h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aubrey
Sun, Apr 12, 9:16 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Mon, Apr 13, 5:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-12T13:23
Arrive Aubrey
Sun, Apr 12, 9:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:53 PM to 3:23 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
8:14 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
Hutto
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
217 mi
03h 56m
To Aubrey
216.1 mi
03h 56m

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
77°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1177 ft · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard

    37 m · 2 sec · North Brownlee Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    681 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge

    10.1 mi · 11 min · New Harbor Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 89

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 181

    16 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181

  11. 11

    Continue on South 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South

  13. 13

    Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  18. 18

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  20. 20

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  21. 21

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  22. 22

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    51.5 mi · 54 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North

    16.3 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto North Freeway

    17.8 mi · 19 min · North Freeway

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    2185 ft · 27 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 288

    1480 ft · 32 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1.1 km · 60 sec · North Interstate 35

  36. 36

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 288 East

    597 ft · 9 sec

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    1319 ft · 31 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto North Loop 288

    3.3 mi · 4 min · North Loop 288

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 428: Denton, Aubrey

    1866 ft · 53 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left onto East Sherman Drive

    8.8 mi · 13 min · East Sherman Drive

  41. 41

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    44 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto East Elm Street

    15 m · 2 sec · East Elm Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 23%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 14%
I 35W
51.5 mi · 12%
US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 9%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 7%
New Harbor Bridge
24.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

64.7 mi · 01h 06m

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 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
381 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hutto
03h 56m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
8:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 433 miles (696.9 km) and usually takes 07h 52m 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?

Hutto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 217 miles from Corpus Christi and 216.1 miles from Aubrey.

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

The direct path is about 381 miles (613.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 $57.74 one way or $115.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.8 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 then Showers And Thunderstorms near Aubrey.

Stop Ideas Near Hutto

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hutto, 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 Hutto.

RAIL

Taylor

13 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

36 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

64 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

67 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Aubrey. Straight-line distance: 381.05 mi (613.24 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
Aubrey

#2 Aubrey

City in Denton County, Texas, United States

Population6,433
Coordinates33.3042800, -96.9861200
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Aubrey (-96.98612, 33.30428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 697 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.28 gal
57.84 L · about $57.74
Round trip
$115.49
30.56 gal · 115.68 L
Estimated CO2
135.8 kg one way
Round trip: 271.6 kg / 599 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $57.74 $115.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.97 $129.94
Premium $4.59 $70.15 $140.30
Diesel $3.99 $61.01 $122.03

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 Aubrey. The current time is 13:23:50.

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.