How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Fredericksburg, VA?

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Fredericksburg, VA is about 1560.7 miles (2511.7 km), with a travel time of about 29h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1359.1 miles (2187.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 58h 37m 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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Road
1560.69 mi
29h 18m
Flight
1359.04 mi
2187.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1359.04 mi
Kilometers
2187.17 km
Flight Time
02h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
1560.69 mi
Kilometers
2511.68 km
Drive Time
29h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 29h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredericksburg
Sat, Oct 17, 12:08 AM EDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Sun, Oct 18, 4:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-10-15T17:49
Arrive Fredericksburg
Fri, Oct 16, 11:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
29h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:19 PM to 1:49 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:22 AM 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
Boligee
AL

Town of the United States

From Corpus Christi
780.1 mi
14h 39m
To Fredericksburg
780.6 mi
14h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph ESE
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Highway 35

    2925 ft · 1 min · State Highway 35

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 136

    17.8 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77

    33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

    88.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2146 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Eastex Freeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont

    1.4 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    96.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min · East Freeway

  31. 31

    Continue on Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

    155.6 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    85 mi · 1 hr 32 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North: Hattiesburg

    1365 ft · 58 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    159.1 mi · 2 hr 51 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa

    153.7 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    130.6 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 21 min

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  41. 41

    Merge slight left

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  42. 42

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  43. 43

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    157.1 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  44. 44

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  45. 45

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  46. 46

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    37 mi · 41 min

  47. 47

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250

    1244 ft · 31 sec

  48. 48

    Keep slight right

    136 m · 12 sec

  49. 49

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road

  50. 50

    Turn left onto Louisa Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Louisa Road

  51. 51

    Continue on Gordonsville Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Gordonsville Road

  52. 52

    Continue on Gordon Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Gordon Avenue

  53. 53

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    14 m · 1 sec

  54. 54

    Exit the roundabout

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  55. 55

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  56. 56

    Continue on Constitution Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Constitution Highway

  57. 57

    Turn right onto Germanna Highway

    698 ft · 11 sec · Germanna Highway

  58. 58

    Continue on Plank Road

    13.4 mi · 21 min · Plank Road

  59. 59

    Continue on William Street

    3238 ft · 1 min · William Street

  60. 60

    Turn left onto William Street

    591 ft · 22 sec · William Street

  61. 61

    Turn slight right onto Hanover Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hanover Street

  62. 62

    Continue on George Street

    1082 ft · 37 sec · George Street

  63. 63

    Turn left onto Prince Edward Street

    122 m · 15 sec · Prince Edward Street

  64. 64

    Turn right onto William Street

    660 ft · 27 sec · William Street

  65. 65

    Turn right onto Princess Anne Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Princess Anne Street

  66. 66

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Princess Anne Street

Car Route Details

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

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
66 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
8 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 North
444 mi · 28%
I 81 North
297 mi · 19%
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
156 mi · 10%
I 75 North
137 mi · 9%
East Freeway
114 mi · 7%
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 59 North

Merge slight left

159 mi · 02h 51m

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
29h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
58h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+201.6 mi
1359.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boligee
14h 39m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
1:22 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Chance Rain Showers near Fredericksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 1560.7 miles (2511.7 km) and usually takes 29h 18m 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?

Boligee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 780.1 miles from Corpus Christi and 780.6 miles from Fredericksburg.

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

The direct path is about 1359.1 miles (2187.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 201.6 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 $211.41 one way or $422.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 489.4 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 Fredericksburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Corpus Christi and Chance Rain Showers near Fredericksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Boligee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boligee, 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 Boligee.

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

65 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

68 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Union Station

76 mi away
1901 Front Street
BUS

Brent, AL

83 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 1359.04 mi (2187.17 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
Fredericksburg

#2 Fredericksburg

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population29,492
Coordinates38.3031800, -77.4605400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Fredericksburg (-77.46054, 38.30318)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2512 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)52h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)39h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)31h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)26h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)22h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)19h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
55.07 gal
208.47 L · about $211.41
Round trip
$422.83
110.14 gal · 416.94 L
Estimated CO2
489.4 kg one way
Round trip: 978.8 kg / 2158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $211.41 $422.83
Mid-grade $4.35 $239.39 $478.78
Premium $4.72 $260.10 $520.19
Diesel $5.78 $318.08 $636.17

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Corpus Christi, TX and Fredericksburg, VA. The current time in Corpus Christi is 17:49:19, although it is 18:49:19 in Fredericksburg.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.