How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Gardendale, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Gardendale, TX is about 497.4 miles (800.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 417.1 miles (671.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Gardendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Gardendale.
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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
247.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190, FM 305: Iraan, McCamey
1195 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on I 10 Service Road
656 ft · 19 sec · I 10 Service Road
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Turn right
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 305
18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305
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Continue on South Burleson Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Burleson Avenue
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Continue straight
50.5 mi · 59 min
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Turn right onto East Interstate 20
110 m · 10 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Midland
720 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward JBS Parkway
719 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
1058 ft · 26 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn left onto South John Ben Sheppard Parkway Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · South John Ben Sheppard Parkway Boulevard
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Continue on John Ben Shepperd Parkway Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · John Ben Shepperd Parkway Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Loop 338
1.6 mi · 2 min · Northeast Loop 338
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Take the exit slight right
69 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East Goldenrod Drive
1443 ft · 42 sec · East Goldenrod Drive
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Turn right onto North Gardendale Avenue
43 m · 6 sec · North Gardendale Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Gardendale Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Gardendale.
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
247 mi · 03h 57m
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 Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Gardendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Gardendale?
The road trip is about 497.4 miles (800.5 km) and usually takes 08h 39m 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?
Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 248.9 miles from Corpus Christi and 248.6 miles from Gardendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 417.1 miles (671.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.3 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 $67.37 one way or $134.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 156 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Corpus Christi and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Gardendale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Gardendale. Straight-line distance: 417.14 mi (671.32 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 Gardendale
Located in Ector County, Texas, this census-designated place is situated in the semi-arid Permian Basin region at an elevation of 2966 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0204000, -102.3801500 |
| Altitude | 904 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gardendale (-102.38015, 32.0204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 801 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 12m |
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 | $3.84 | $67.37 | $134.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $76.29 | $152.58 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $82.89 | $165.78 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $101.37 | $202.74 |
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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