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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Bushland, TX is about 654.5 miles (1053.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 579.9 miles (933.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
654.51 mi
11h 22m
Flight
579.84 mi
933.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
579.84 mi
Kilometers
933.17 km
Flight Time
01h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
654.51 mi
Kilometers
1053.34 km
Drive Time
11h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bushland
Fri, Oct 16, 3:07 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Fri, Oct 16, 2:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-10-15T15:45
Arrive Bushland
Fri, Oct 16, 3:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:23 PM to 6:53 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
1:14 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
Paint Rock
TX

Town of the United States

From Corpus Christi
327.6 mi
05h 41m
To Bushland
326.8 mi
05h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph ESE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  21. 21

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  32. 32

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  33. 33

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  35. 35

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  38. 38

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    109.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  40. 40

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Canyon Expressway

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 335: Sundown Lane, Hollywood Road

    803 ft · 23 sec

  42. 42

    Turn straight onto Canyon Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  43. 43

    Turn left onto West Hollywood Road

    921 ft · 14 sec · West Hollywood Road

  44. 44

    Take the exit straight

    3044 ft · 58 sec

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2590

    926 ft · 23 sec

  46. 46

    Continue on West Hollywood Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Hollywood Road

  47. 47

    Continue on West Loop 335 South

    2218 ft · 29 sec · West Loop 335 South

  48. 48

    Continue on Helium Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Helium Road

  49. 49

    Continue on West Loop 335 South

    3180 ft · 47 sec · West Loop 335 South

  50. 50

    Turn left onto West Amarillo Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Amarillo Boulevard

  51. 51

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40: I 40 West

    929 ft · 23 sec

  52. 52

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 4 min

  53. 53

    Take the exit slight right toward RM 2381: Bushland

    992 ft · 24 sec

  54. 54

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 40 Frontage Road

    1006 ft · 18 sec · West Interstate 40 Frontage Road

  55. 55

    Turn right onto South Ranch Road 2381

    56 m · 9 sec · South Ranch Road 2381

  56. 56

    Turn left

    67 m · 16 sec

  57. 57

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
57 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
4 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
114 mi · 17%
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110 mi · 17%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 11%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 6%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 5%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 4%
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
11h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.6 mi
579.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paint Rock
05h 41m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Bushland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 654.5 miles (1053.3 km) and usually takes 11h 22m 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?

Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 327.6 miles from Corpus Christi and 326.8 miles from Bushland.

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

The direct path is about 579.9 miles (933.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.6 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 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 $88.68 one way or $177.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 205.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Bushland. Straight-line distance: 579.84 mi (933.17 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 Bushland

Located on the Llano Estacado in Potter County at an elevation of 3825 feet, this unincorporated community sits just west of Amarillo.

Population0
Coordinates35.1920000, -102.0646400
Altitude1166
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Bushland (-102.06464, 35.192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1053 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.1 gal
87.43 L · about $88.68
Round trip
$177.36
46.2 gal · 174.86 L
Estimated CO2
205.3 kg one way
Round trip: 410.6 kg / 905 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $88.68 $177.36
Mid-grade $4.35 $100.42 $200.83
Premium $4.72 $109.10 $218.20
Diesel $5.78 $133.43 $266.85

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Bushland. The current time is 15:45:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.