How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Buffalo, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Buffalo, TX is about 338.3 miles (544.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.3 miles (476.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Buffalo.
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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 right onto Wallis Avenue
5.5 mi · 6 min · Wallis Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road 102
1.1 mi · 4 min · County Road 102
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Turn left
87 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right
128 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
628 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
1.4 km · 3 min
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Turn right
36 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 102
1.1 mi · 4 min · County Road 102
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Turn right onto County Road 108
1.1 mi · 4 min · County Road 108
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Continue on County Road 108
1.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 108
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 108
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Buffalo.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 338.3 miles (544.4 km) and usually takes 06h 24m 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?
Scenic Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.4 miles from Corpus Christi and 168.8 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.3 miles (476.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 $45.12 one way or $90.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Scenic Oaks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Bulverde City Hall (Rathaus)
Nelson City Dance Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scenic Oaks.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 296.3 mi (476.85 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 Buffalo
City in Leon County, Texas
| Population | 1,910 |
| Coordinates | 31.7907000, -99.2078300 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo (-99.20783, 31.7907)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 544 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $45.12 | $90.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.77 | $101.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $54.82 | $109.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.68 | $95.35 |
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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