How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Denver City, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Denver City, TX is about 550.8 miles (886.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 481.7 miles (775.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Menard County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Denver City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Denver City.
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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
123.4 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
1054 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right
98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
1665 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Frisco Avenue
21.5 mi · 23 min · Frisco Avenue
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
39.2 mi · 40 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue on South Bryant Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on South Koenigheim Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street
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Continue on North Bryant Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 87 North
23.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue straight
15.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North
52 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue on North US Highway 87
15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William Crooker Highway
4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South Lynn Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Lynn Avenue
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
1.1 km · 53 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on Seminole Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Seminole Road
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Continue on West US Highway 180
39 mi · 44 min · West US Highway 180
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Turn slight right onto State Highway 214
20.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 214
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
3116 ft · 57 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Main Avenue
18 m · 2 sec · North Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Denver City.
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
123 mi · 02h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Denver City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Denver City?
The road trip is about 550.8 miles (886.5 km) and usually takes 09h 43m 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?
Menard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 275.6 miles from Corpus Christi and 275.2 miles from Denver City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 481.7 miles (775.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 $73.46 one way or $146.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Denver City.
Stop Ideas Near Menard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Menard City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menard.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Denver City. Straight-line distance: 481.66 mi (775.15 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 Denver City
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 4,883 |
| Coordinates | 32.9645500, -102.8291000 |
| Altitude | 1089 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denver City (-102.8291, 32.96455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 886 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 52m |
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 | $73.46 | $146.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $82.66 | $165.32 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $89.25 | $178.50 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $77.62 | $155.25 |
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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