How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Hondo, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Hondo, TX is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Atascosa County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Hondo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Hondo.
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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
122 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 90 West, US 87 North, I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, El Paso
649 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West, US 90 West, US 87 North: El Paso, Del Rio
2931 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
12.5 mi · 14 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
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Continue on West US Highway 90
25.4 mi · 29 min · West US Highway 90
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Continue on 19th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 19th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Hondo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Continue straight
122 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Hondo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Hondo?
The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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 90.7 miles from Corpus Christi and 90.5 miles from Hondo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.15 one way or $48.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Hondo.
Stop Ideas Near Christine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Christine.
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Hondo. Straight-line distance: 150.45 mi (242.12 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 Hondo
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 9,492 |
| Coordinates | 29.3474600, -99.1414200 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hondo (-99.14142, 29.34746)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $3.78 | $24.15 | $48.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.17 | $54.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.34 | $58.67 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.52 | $51.03 |
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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