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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Coleman, TX is about 335.7 miles (540.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.7 miles (488.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 13m 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
335.71 mi
06h 06m
Flight
303.66 mi
488.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.66 mi
Kilometers
488.69 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.71 mi
Kilometers
540.28 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coleman
Fri, May 1, 2:58 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Fri, May 1, 9:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-05-01T08:51
Arrive Coleman
Fri, May 1, 2:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 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
11:46 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
Scenic Oaks
TX

Census designated place

From Corpus Christi
168.1 mi
03h 03m
To Coleman
167.6 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SE
Destination
57°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.7 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87 North: Fredericksburg, San Angelo

    1302 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto US Highway 87

    20.1 mi · 23 min · US Highway 87

  13. 13

    Continue on South Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward North US Highway 87

    538 ft · 10 sec · North US Highway 87

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 87

    39.7 mi · 44 min · North US Highway 87

  17. 17

    Continue on San Antonio Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Antonio Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fort McKavitt Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Fort McKavitt Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    13.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87

  20. 20

    Continue on United States Highway 87; United States Highway 377

    14.6 mi · 17 min · United States Highway 87; United States Highway 377

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street

    1347 ft · 19 sec · Commerce Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto United States Highway 87

    3.3 mi · 4 min · United States Highway 87

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    715 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    40.5 mi · 46 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Wallis Avenue

    1653 ft · 21 sec · Wallis Avenue

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  28. 28

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1082 ft · 20 sec · West Walnut Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 87
53 mi · 16%
United States Highway 87
51.2 mi · 15%
McDermott Freeway
46.8 mi · 14%
US Highway 87
20.1 mi · 6%
Wallis Avenue
7.51 mi · 2%
United States Highway 377
7.28 mi · 2%
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
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
303.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scenic Oaks
03h 03m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
11:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Showers And Thunderstorms near Coleman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 335.7 miles (540.3 km) and usually takes 06h 06m 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 168.1 miles from Corpus Christi and 167.6 miles from Coleman.

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

The direct path is about 303.7 miles (488.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 $44.78 one way or $89.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Showers And Thunderstorms near Coleman.

Stop Ideas Near Scenic Oaks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Scenic Oaks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Practical stop 11.9 mi away

Cohen for San Antonio City Council

Scenic Oaks
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Social club,Service establishment
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Bulverde City Hall (Rathaus)

Bulverde , TX
30360 Cougar Bend, Bulverde, TX 78163
Rating 2.5/5 19 reviews City Hall,City government office
Nelson City Dance Hall
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Nelson City Dance Hall

Boerne , TX
825 FM 289, Boerne, TX 78006
Rating 4.7/5 37 reviews Dance hall,Banquet hall,Caterer,Event venue,Meeting room,Party planner,Wedding planner,Wedding venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scenic Oaks.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

38 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

74 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

108 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Coleman. Straight-line distance: 303.66 mi (488.69 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
Coleman

#2 Coleman

City in Texas, USA

Population4,204
Coordinates31.8273700, -99.4264500
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Coleman (-99.42645, 31.82737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 540 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.85 gal
44.84 L · about $44.78
Round trip
$89.56
23.7 gal · 89.68 L
Estimated CO2
105.3 kg one way
Round trip: 210.6 kg / 464 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.78 $89.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.39 $100.77
Premium $4.59 $54.40 $108.81
Diesel $3.99 $47.32 $94.63

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Coleman. The current time is 08:51:20.

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.