How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Baird, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Baird, TX is about 376.2 miles (605.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 339.1 miles (545.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 13m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Baird.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Baird.
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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
31.7 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87 North: Fredericksburg, San Angelo
1302 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 87
20.1 mi · 23 min · US Highway 87
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Continue on South Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward North US Highway 87
538 ft · 10 sec · North US Highway 87
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 87
39.7 mi · 44 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on San Antonio Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Antonio Street
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Turn left onto Fort McKavitt Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Fort McKavitt Street
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Continue on North US Highway 87
13.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on United States Highway 87; United States Highway 377
14.6 mi · 17 min · United States Highway 87; United States Highway 377
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street
1347 ft · 19 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn straight onto United States Highway 87
3.3 mi · 4 min · United States Highway 87
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Take the exit slight right
715 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
40.5 mi · 46 min
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Turn left onto Wallis Avenue
1653 ft · 21 sec · Wallis Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue
9.2 mi · 10 min · Wallis Avenue
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Turn right onto North Neches Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · North Neches Street
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Turn right
751 ft · 14 sec
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
35.7 mi · 53 min
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
2295 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
37 m · 3 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Baird.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Continue straight
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 Partly Sunny near Baird.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Baird?
The road trip is about 376.2 miles (605.4 km) and usually takes 07h 06m 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?
Comfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.5 miles from Corpus Christi and 187.8 miles from Baird.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 339.1 miles (545.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 $50.15 one way or $100.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Baird.
Stop Ideas Near Comfort
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Comfort.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Baird. Straight-line distance: 339.08 mi (545.7 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 Baird
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,496 |
| Coordinates | 32.3940200, -99.3942400 |
| Altitude | 525 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baird (-99.39424, 32.39402)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 605 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
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 | $50.15 | $100.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.42 | $112.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $60.92 | $121.85 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $52.99 | $105.97 |
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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