How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Fabens, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Fabens, TX is about 666.5 miles (1072.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 584.7 miles (941 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 40m 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 10h 50m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Fabens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Fabens.
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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
505.5 mi · 7 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 793: Fabens
1007 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto San Felipe Road
99 m · 7 sec · San Felipe Road
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Continue on Fabens Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Fabens Road
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Turn left
47 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Fabens.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
McDermott Freeway
Keep slight right
506 mi · 07h 59m
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 Mostly Sunny near Fabens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Fabens?
The road trip is about 666.5 miles (1072.7 km) and usually takes 10h 50m 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?
Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 333.1 miles from Corpus Christi and 333.4 miles from Fabens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 584.7 miles (941 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.8 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 $88.88 one way or $177.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 209 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Corpus Christi and Fabens, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Fabens.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Fabens. Straight-line distance: 584.73 mi (941.03 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 Fabens
Census designated place
| Population | 8,257 |
| Coordinates | 31.5023400, -106.1585900 |
| Altitude | 1102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fabens (-106.15859, 31.50234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1073 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 18m |
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 | $88.88 | $177.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $100.01 | $200.01 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $107.98 | $215.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $93.92 | $187.83 |
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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