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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Clarendon, TX is about 610.5 miles (982.5 km), with a travel time of about 11h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 534.3 miles (859.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 34m 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
610.48 mi
11h 17m
Flight
534.32 mi
859.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
534.32 mi
Kilometers
859.91 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
610.48 mi
Kilometers
982.48 km
Drive Time
11h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarendon
Tue, May 5, 4:11 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Wed, May 6, 3:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-05-05T04:54
Arrive Clarendon
Tue, May 5, 4:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
11h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:17 PM to 6:47 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
1:26 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
Eden
TX

City in Concho County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
305.7 mi
05h 38m
To Clarendon
304.8 mi
05h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto US 83 North

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza

    589 ft · 8 sec · East Court Plaza

  18. 18

    Continue on Commercial Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Commercial Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left

    37.7 mi · 56 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    90.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Avenue F Northwest

    1 km · 45 sec · Avenue F Northwest

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  23. 23

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Kearney Street

    24 m · 2 sec · South Kearney Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Kearney Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Commercial Avenue
129 mi · 21%
McDermott Freeway
114 mi · 19%
US 83 North
79.2 mi · 13%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 7%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 5%
US Highway 287
27.3 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 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.2 mi
534.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden
05h 38m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Clarendon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 610.5 miles (982.5 km) and usually takes 11h 17m 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?

Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 305.7 miles from Corpus Christi and 304.8 miles from Clarendon.

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

The direct path is about 534.3 miles (859.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.2 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 $81.40 one way or $162.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 191.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Clarendon. Straight-line distance: 534.32 mi (859.91 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
Clarendon

#2 Clarendon

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,788
Coordinates34.9378300, -100.8882000
Altitude833
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Clarendon (-100.8882, 34.93783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 982 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.54 gal
81.55 L · about $81.40
Round trip
$162.80
43.08 gal · 163.1 L
Estimated CO2
191.4 kg one way
Round trip: 382.9 kg / 844 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $81.40 $162.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $91.59 $183.18
Premium $4.59 $98.89 $197.78
Diesel $3.99 $86.01 $172.02

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Clarendon. The current time is 04:54:30.

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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.