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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Hackberry, TX is about 421.1 miles (677.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 370.9 miles (596.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
421.09 mi
07h 41m
Flight
370.87 mi
596.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
370.87 mi
Kilometers
596.85 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
421.09 mi
Kilometers
677.68 km
Drive Time
07h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hackberry
Sun, Apr 12, 10:32 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Mon, Apr 13, 6:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-12T14:50
Arrive Hackberry
Sun, Apr 12, 10:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:42 PM to 3:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:36 PM 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
Pflugerville
TX

The most populous city in Travis County, Texas.

From Corpus Christi
211 mi
03h 50m
To Hackberry
210.1 mi
03h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 89

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 181

    16 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181

  11. 11

    Continue on South 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South

  13. 13

    Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  18. 18

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  20. 20

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  21. 21

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  22. 22

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue

    125 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    143 m · 10 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

    1319 ft · 31 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue

  33. 33

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North

    1081 ft · 28 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    23.9 mi · 27 min · Dallas North Tollway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Cotton Gin Road, Main Street

    1246 ft · 23 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Dallas Parkway

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  38. 38

    Continue on King Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · King Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Price Circle

    856 ft · 38 sec · Price Circle

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Price Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 23%
I 35E
59.2 mi · 14%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 14%
US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 10%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 7%
New Harbor Bridge
24.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

64.7 mi · 01h 06m

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
07h 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
370.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pflugerville
03h 50m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
8:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Hackberry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 421.1 miles (677.7 km) and usually takes 07h 41m 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?

Pflugerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211 miles from Corpus Christi and 210.1 miles from Hackberry.

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

The direct path is about 370.9 miles (596.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 $58.35 one way or $116.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Hackberry.

Stop Ideas Near Pflugerville

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

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

RAIL

Austin

23 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

25 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

69 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

77 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Hackberry. Straight-line distance: 370.87 mi (596.85 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
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#2 Hackberry

City in Lavaca County, Texas, United States of America

Population1,094
Coordinates33.1523400, -96.9177800
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Hackberry (-96.91778, 33.15234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 678 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.44 gal
58.46 L · about $58.35
Round trip
$116.70
30.88 gal · 116.92 L
Estimated CO2
137.2 kg one way
Round trip: 274.4 kg / 605 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $58.35 $116.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $65.65 $131.30
Premium $4.59 $70.89 $141.77
Diesel $3.99 $61.65 $123.30

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Hackberry. The current time is 14:50:59.

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.