How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Fort Stockton, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Fort Stockton, TX is about 454.5 miles (731.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 393.3 miles (632.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 58m 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 07h 29m.
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 Kerr County, Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Fort Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Fort Stockton.
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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
293.4 mi · 4 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon
2143 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto East US Highway 290
1.3 km · 57 sec · East US Highway 290
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Continue on East Dickinson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Dickinson Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Main Street
75 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
17 m · 2 sec · West 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Fort Stockton.
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
293 mi · 04h 40m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Sunny near Fort Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Fort Stockton?
The road trip is about 454.5 miles (731.5 km) and usually takes 07h 29m 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?
Ingram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227.2 miles from Corpus Christi and 227.2 miles from Fort Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 393.3 miles (632.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 $60.62 one way or $121.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Sunny near Fort Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Ingram
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Fort Stockton. Straight-line distance: 393.26 mi (632.89 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 Fort Stockton
City in Texas
| Population | 8,373 |
| Coordinates | 30.8940400, -102.8793200 |
| Altitude | 906 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Stockton (-102.87932, 30.89404)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 731 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 40m |
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 | $60.62 | $121.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.20 | $136.40 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $73.64 | $147.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $64.05 | $128.10 |
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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