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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Batesville, TX is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.24 mi
03h 33m
Flight
156.7 mi
252.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.7 mi
Kilometers
252.18 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.24 mi
Kilometers
306.16 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batesville
Thu, Apr 16, 6:50 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 16, 10:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-16T03:17
Arrive Batesville
Thu, Apr 16, 6:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 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
Christine
TX

Town in Atascosa County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
95.1 mi
01h 46m
To Batesville
95.1 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 North: Pleasanton

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Oaklawn Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · West Oaklawn Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Zanderson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Zanderson Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 173

    24.9 mi · 37 min · State Highway 173

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward Texas 173: Devine, Jourdanton

    1972 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    11.1 mi · 11 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Eagle Pass

    962 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    131 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate 35 North

    610 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 35 North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto US Highway 57

    37.3 mi · 39 min · US Highway 57

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ramos Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Ramos Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ramos Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 57
37.3 mi · 20%
State Highway 173
24.9 mi · 13%
Purple Heart Trail
11.1 mi · 6%
US 281 North
5.1 mi · 3%
West Oaklawn Road
4.73 mi · 2%
Zanderson Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

86.1 mi · 01h 26m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
156.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Christine
01h 46m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Batesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Christine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Corpus Christi and 95.1 miles from Batesville.

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

The direct path is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.36 one way or $50.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Christine

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

70 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Batesville. Straight-line distance: 156.7 mi (252.18 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 Batesville

Batesville is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.9510800, -99.6178300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Batesville (-99.61783, 28.95108)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.71 gal
25.41 L · about $25.36
Round trip
$50.71
13.42 gal · 50.82 L
Estimated CO2
59.6 kg one way
Round trip: 119.3 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.36 $50.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.53 $57.06
Premium $4.59 $30.81 $61.61
Diesel $3.99 $26.79 $53.59

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Batesville. The current time is 03:17:36.

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.