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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Kermit, TX is about 525.9 miles (846.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 441.6 miles (710.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
525.84 mi
09h 14m
Flight
441.62 mi
710.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
441.62 mi
Kilometers
710.72 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
525.84 mi
Kilometers
846.25 km
Drive Time
09h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kermit
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Kermit
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:14 PM to 4:44 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
5:32 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
Junction
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
263 mi
04h 37m
To Kermit
262.8 mi
04h 37m

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
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    247.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190, FM 305: Iraan, McCamey

    1195 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 10 Service Road

    656 ft · 19 sec · I 10 Service Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 305

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305

  15. 15

    Continue on South Burleson Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Burleson Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · West 6th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    25.4 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Interstate Highway 20 Service Drive

    684 ft · 19 sec · Interstate Highway 20 Service Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on East Interstate 20 State Route North

    1611 ft · 44 sec · East Interstate 20 State Route North

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: El Paso

    656 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 16 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Monahans

    665 ft · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on East Sealy Avenue

    707 ft · 12 sec · East Sealy Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on East Interstate 20

    3 mi · 5 min · East Interstate 20

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Main Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 18 North

    20.1 mi · 30 min · State Highway 18 North

  28. 28

    Continue on South Poplar Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Poplar Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Austin Street

    51 m · 5 sec · East Austin Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
262 mi · 50%
South Burleson Avenue
22.4 mi · 4%
State Highway 18 North
20.1 mi · 4%
Farm to Market Road 305
18.1 mi · 3%
I 20 West
16.9 mi · 3%
West 6th Street
5.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
09h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.3 mi
441.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction
04h 37m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
5:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Kermit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 525.9 miles (846.3 km) and usually takes 09h 14m 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 263 miles from Corpus Christi and 262.8 miles from Kermit.

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

The direct path is about 441.6 miles (710.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.3 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 $70.14 one way or $140.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Kermit. Straight-line distance: 441.62 mi (710.72 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 Kermit

City in Texas, United States

Population6,367
Coordinates31.8576300, -103.0926700
Altitude872
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Kermit (-103.09267, 31.85763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 846 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.56 gal
70.24 L · about $70.14
Round trip
$140.28
37.12 gal · 140.48 L
Estimated CO2
164.9 kg one way
Round trip: 329.9 kg / 727 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $70.14 $140.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $78.92 $157.83
Premium $4.59 $85.21 $170.42
Diesel $3.99 $74.11 $148.22

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 Kermit. The current time is 03:55:40.

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.