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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Brownfield, TX is about 526.4 miles (847.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 471.6 miles (759 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
526.45 mi
09h 14m
Flight
471.61 mi
758.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
471.61 mi
Kilometers
758.98 km
Flight Time
00h 56m

Driving Distance

Road route
526.45 mi
Kilometers
847.24 km
Drive Time
09h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownfield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-23T00:22
Arrive Brownfield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:14 PM to 4:44 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
5:32 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
Junction
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
263.5 mi
04h 37m
To Brownfield
263 mi
04h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph SSE
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.5 mi · 23 min · Frisco Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    39.2 mi · 40 min · West Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Bryant Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Bryant Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on South Koenigheim Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Bryant Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 87 North

    23.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 North

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    15.8 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North

    52 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87 North

  21. 21

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87

  22. 22

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  24. 24

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on South Lynn Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Lynn Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    1.1 km · 55 sec · North 4th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Bryan Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bryan Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on North State Highway 137

    15.3 mi · 23 min · North State Highway 137

  29. 29

    Continue on Brownfield Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Brownfield Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Lamesa Highway

    14.7 mi · 15 min · Lamesa Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 137

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 137

  32. 32

    Continue on Lamesa Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lamesa Highway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Seagraves Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Seagraves Road

  34. 34

    Continue on South 1st Street

    2710 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lubbock Road

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
114 mi · 22%
US Highway 87 North
91.1 mi · 17%
West Broadway Street
39.2 mi · 7%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 6%
Frisco Avenue
21.5 mi · 4%
South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 3%
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 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.8 mi
471.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction
04h 37m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
5:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Brownfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 526.4 miles (847.2 km) and usually takes 09h 14m 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?

Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 263.5 miles from Corpus Christi and 263 miles from Brownfield.

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

The direct path is about 471.6 miles (759 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 $70.21 one way or $140.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Brownfield. Straight-line distance: 471.61 mi (758.98 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
Brownfield

#2 Brownfield

City in Texas, USA

Population9,236
Coordinates33.1812000, -102.2743500
Altitude1009
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Brownfield (-102.27435, 33.1812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 847 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.58 gal
70.32 L · about $70.21
Round trip
$140.43
37.16 gal · 140.64 L
Estimated CO2
165.1 kg one way
Round trip: 330.2 kg / 728 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $70.21 $140.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $79.00 $158.00
Premium $4.59 $85.30 $170.60
Diesel $3.99 $74.19 $148.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Brownfield. The current time is 00:22:49.

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.