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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Hereford, TX is about 628.3 miles (1011.2 km), with a travel time of about 11h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 567.3 miles (913 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 14m 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
628.36 mi
11h 07m
Flight
567.34 mi
913.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
567.34 mi
Kilometers
913.05 km
Flight Time
01h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
628.36 mi
Kilometers
1011.24 km
Drive Time
11h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hereford
Tue, Jun 2, 12:20 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Tue, Jun 2, 11:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-06-02T01:13
Arrive Hereford
Tue, Jun 2, 12:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
11h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:07 PM to 6:37 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
1:46 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
Eden
TX

City in Concho County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
314.5 mi
05h 33m
To Hereford
313.8 mi
05h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph E
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 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 Hereford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  21. 21

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  32. 32

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  33. 33

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  35. 35

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Clovis Road

    6 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Highway 84

    11.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 84

  39. 39

    Continue on US Highway 84

    16.1 mi · 16 min · US Highway 84

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Delano Avenue

    98 m · 9 sec · Delano Avenue

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delano Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Delano Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto North Eastside Avenue

    21.4 mi · 22 min · North Eastside Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on North Main Street

    684 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street

  44. 44

    Turn straight

    21 mi · 23 min

  45. 45

    Turn left

    21.1 mi · 31 min

  46. 46

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    2460 ft · 37 sec · West 1st Street

  47. 47

    Turn left

    74 m · 18 sec

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
48 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
114 mi · 18%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 12%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 7%
Highway 84
31.4 mi · 5%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 5%
North Main Street
29.4 mi · 5%
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

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
11h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61 mi
567.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden
05h 33m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hereford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 628.3 miles (1011.2 km) and usually takes 11h 07m 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?

Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 314.5 miles from Corpus Christi and 313.8 miles from Hereford.

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

The direct path is about 567.3 miles (913 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 $83.78 one way or $167.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 197 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hereford.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Hereford. Straight-line distance: 567.34 mi (913.05 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
Hereford

#2 Hereford

City in Texas, United States

Population14,389
Coordinates34.8152100, -102.3993200
Altitude1163
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Hereford (-102.39932, 34.81521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1011 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.17 gal
83.93 L · about $83.78
Round trip
$167.56
44.34 gal · 167.86 L
Estimated CO2
197 kg one way
Round trip: 394 kg / 869 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $83.78 $167.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $94.27 $188.53
Premium $4.59 $101.78 $203.56
Diesel $3.99 $88.52 $177.05

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Hereford. The current time is 01:13:45.

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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.