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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Collinsville, TX is about 451.9 miles (727.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 399.1 miles (642.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 42m 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
451.9 mi
08h 21m
Flight
399.08 mi
642.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
399.08 mi
Kilometers
642.26 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
451.9 mi
Kilometers
727.26 km
Drive Time
08h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collinsville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-23T02:40
Arrive Collinsville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:21 PM to 3:51 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
7:18 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
Serenada
TX

Census designated place

From Corpus Christi
226.4 mi
04h 10m
To Collinsville
225.5 mi
04h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1177 ft · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard

    37 m · 2 sec · North Brownlee Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    681 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge

    10.1 mi · 11 min · New Harbor Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 89

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 181

    16 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181

  11. 11

    Continue on South 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South

  13. 13

    Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  18. 18

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  20. 20

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  21. 21

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  22. 22

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    51.5 mi · 54 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North

    16.3 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto North Freeway

    17.8 mi · 19 min · North Freeway

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    2185 ft · 27 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 288

    1480 ft · 32 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1.1 km · 60 sec · North Interstate 35

  36. 36

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 288 East

    597 ft · 9 sec

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    1319 ft · 31 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto North Loop 288

    3.3 mi · 4 min · North Loop 288

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 428: Denton, Aubrey

    1866 ft · 53 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left onto East Sherman Drive

    10.6 mi · 16 min · East Sherman Drive

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left

    17 mi · 25 min

  42. 42

    Turn right onto West Woodland Street

    99 m · 12 sec · West Woodland Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    36 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 22%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 13%
I 35W
51.5 mi · 11%
US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 9%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 7%
New Harbor Bridge
24.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

64.7 mi · 01h 06m

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
08h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.8 mi
399.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Serenada
04h 10m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Collinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 451.9 miles (727.3 km) and usually takes 08h 21m 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?

Serenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 226.4 miles from Corpus Christi and 225.5 miles from Collinsville.

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

The direct path is about 399.1 miles (642.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 $60.28 one way or $120.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Collinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Serenada

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Serenada, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Serenada.

RAIL

Taylor

31 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

47 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

Austin

48 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

49 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Collinsville. Straight-line distance: 399.08 mi (642.26 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
Collinsville

#2 Collinsville

Town in Texas

Population1,983
Coordinates33.5615000, -96.9111100
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Collinsville (-96.91111, 33.5615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 727 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.95 gal
60.36 L · about $60.28
Round trip
$120.55
31.9 gal · 120.72 L
Estimated CO2
141.7 kg one way
Round trip: 283.5 kg / 625 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $60.28 $120.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $67.82 $135.64
Premium $4.59 $73.23 $146.45
Diesel $3.99 $63.69 $127.38

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Collinsville. The current time is 02:40:42.

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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.