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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Fredericksburg, TX is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.37 mi
03h 45m
Flight
192.81 mi
310.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.81 mi
Kilometers
310.3 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.37 mi
Kilometers
341.77 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredericksburg
Tue, Apr 28, 4:56 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Tue, Apr 28, 8:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-28T13:11
Arrive Fredericksburg
Tue, Apr 28, 4:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pleasanton
TX

Human settlement in Atascosa County, Texas, United States of America

From Corpus Christi
106.4 mi
01h 52m
To Fredericksburg
106 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

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

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    123.4 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    31.7 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87 North: Fredericksburg, San Angelo

    1302 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto US Highway 87

    20.1 mi · 23 min · US Highway 87

  13. 13

    Continue on South Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2055 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Adams Street

    29 m · 3 sec · North Adams Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Adams Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
46.8 mi · 22%
US Highway 87
20.1 mi · 9%
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.41 mi · 1%
South Washington Street
1.15 mi · 1%
I 10 West
0.67 mi
East Main Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

123 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
192.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasanton
01h 52m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy 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 212.4 miles (341.8 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pleasanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Corpus Christi and 106 miles from Fredericksburg.

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

The direct path is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.30 one way or $56.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy near Fredericksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

50 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

114 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 192.81 mi (310.3 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

City in Texas, United States

Population11,519
Coordinates30.2752000, -98.8719800
Altitude516
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Fredericksburg (-98.87198, 30.2752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.37 L · about $28.30
Round trip
$56.61
14.98 gal · 56.74 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.30 $56.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.85 $63.69
Premium $4.59 $34.39 $68.77
Diesel $3.99 $29.91 $59.82

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 · Apr 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Fredericksburg. The current time is 13:11:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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