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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Geronimo, TX is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
174.32 mi
03h 02m
Flight
133.24 mi
214.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.24 mi
Kilometers
214.43 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.32 mi
Kilometers
280.54 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Geronimo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-23T09:37
Arrive Geronimo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 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
Christine
TX

Town in Atascosa County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
87.2 mi
01h 31m
To Geronimo
87.1 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    115.9 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South

    971 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10, US 90, TX 130: San Antonio, Houston

    605 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North: Houston, Seguin

    2204 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    21.7 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 123 Business: Austin Street

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 10

    1 mi · 2 min · West Interstate 10

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Austin Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Austin Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 123

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 123

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North State Highway 123

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
90th Infantry Division Highway
21.7 mi · 12%
Connally Loop
6.96 mi · 4%
I 10 East
5.33 mi · 3%
North State Highway 123
3.22 mi · 2%
North Austin Street
1.24 mi · 1%
West Interstate 10
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

116 mi · 01h 56m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
133.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Christine
01h 31m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy near Geronimo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Christine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Corpus Christi and 87.1 miles from Geronimo.

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

The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.24 one way or $46.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Christine

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

70 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Geronimo. Straight-line distance: 133.24 mi (214.43 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
Geronimo

#2 Geronimo

Census-designated place in Guadalupe County, Texas, United States

Population1,032
Coordinates29.6630000, -97.9669500
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Geronimo (-97.96695, 29.663)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.28 L · about $23.24
Round trip
$46.48
12.3 gal · 46.56 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.24 $46.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.15 $52.30
Premium $4.59 $28.23 $56.47
Diesel $3.99 $24.56 $49.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Geronimo. The current time is 09:37:02.

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.