How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Burkburnett, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Burkburnett, TX is about 492.1 miles (792 km), with a travel time of about 09h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 440.6 miles (709.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Burkburnett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Burkburnett.
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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
125.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Continue on McAllister Freeway
14.9 mi · 18 min · McAllister Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
100.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281
42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Walnut Street
2995 ft · 43 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street
2039 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
18 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on East Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road
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Continue on Morgan Mill Road
39.9 mi · 44 min · Morgan Mill Road
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Continue on South Oak Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · South Oak Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
14.9 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Benson Street
67.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · South Benson Street
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Continue on Henry S Grace Freeway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Henry S Grace Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Central East Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Freeway
7 mi · 7 min · Central Freeway
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Continue on South Red River Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Red River Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 240: Burkburnett
708 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on South Red River Expressway
1247 ft · 26 sec · South Red River Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Sheppard Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sheppard Road
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Continue on South Avenue D
1.1 km · 1 min · South Avenue D
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
21 m · 2 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Burkburnett.
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
125 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Burkburnett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Burkburnett?
The road trip is about 492.1 miles (792 km) and usually takes 09h 10m 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?
Burnet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 246.6 miles from Corpus Christi and 245.6 miles from Burkburnett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 440.6 miles (709.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 $65.64 one way or $131.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Burkburnett.
Stop Ideas Near Burnet
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 Burnet.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Burkburnett. Straight-line distance: 440.62 mi (709.11 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 Burkburnett
City in Wichita County, Texas, United States
| Population | 11,405 |
| Coordinates | 34.0978700, -98.5706100 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burkburnett (-98.57061, 34.09787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 792 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 08m |
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 | $65.64 | $131.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $73.86 | $147.71 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $79.75 | $159.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $69.36 | $138.72 |
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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