How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Emory, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Emory, TX is about 453.6 miles (730 km), with a travel time of about 08h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 363.8 miles (585.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Emory.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Emory.
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Start on the route
1177 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
1576 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard
37 m · 2 sec · North Brownlee Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
681 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge
10.1 mi · 11 min · New Harbor Bridge
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue on State Highway 89
4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89
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Continue on US Highway 181
16 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181
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Continue on South 8th Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South
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Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street
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Continue on United States Highway 183
1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
2447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
47.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport
2359 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 19 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 148
1529 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto FM 148
2.2 mi · 3 min · FM 148
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Turn right onto West Moore Avenue
17.7 mi · 21 min · West Moore Avenue
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Continue on Houston Street
2624 ft · 34 sec · Houston Street
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Continue on Goodnight Boulevard
6.1 mi · 7 min · Goodnight Boulevard
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Continue on West Pine Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on United States Highway 80
2.1 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 80
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Turn left
14.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto West Quitman Street
9 m · 1 sec · West Quitman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Quitman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Emory.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Emory.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Emory?
The road trip is about 453.6 miles (730 km) and usually takes 08h 19m 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 227.2 miles from Corpus Christi and 226.4 miles from Emory.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 363.8 miles (585.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.8 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 $60.50 one way or $121.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Emory.
Stop Ideas Near Serenada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Serenada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Emory. Straight-line distance: 363.8 mi (585.48 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 Emory
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,367 |
| Coordinates | 32.8745700, -95.7655200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emory (-95.76552, 32.87457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 730 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 39m |
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 | $60.50 | $121.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.07 | $136.15 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $73.50 | $147.00 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $63.93 | $127.86 |
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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