How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Little Elm, TX?

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Little Elm, TX is about 291.6 miles (469.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.8 miles (410 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 54m 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
291.61 mi
05h 57m
Flight
254.77 mi
410.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.77 mi
Kilometers
410.02 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.61 mi
Kilometers
469.3 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Elm
Sat, May 30, 5:24 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Sat, May 30, 11:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-05-30T11:27
Arrive Little Elm
Sat, May 30, 5:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:06 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
Schulenburg
TX

City in Fayette County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
146.1 mi
02h 58m
To Little Elm
145.5 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Little Elm.

  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 left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Highway 35

    2925 ft · 1 min · State Highway 35

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 136

    17.8 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77

    33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 77 South

    1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 77 South

  16. 16

    Take the exit left

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    2790 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Navarro Street

    40.1 mi · 46 min · North Navarro Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street

    2010 ft · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1366 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Texana Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street

  23. 23

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77

  24. 24

    Continue on US 77

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77

  25. 25

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    24.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77

  26. 26

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North US Highway 77

    17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77

  28. 28

    Continue on South Main Street

    48 mi · 57 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Travis Avenue

    25.4 mi · 29 min · North Travis Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Gassaway Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Gassaway Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 320

    5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 320

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Craik Street

    1362 ft · 23 sec · Craik Street

  35. 35

    Continue on North Business Highway 6

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Business Highway 6

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Lakeview Drive

    2030 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Drive

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Mc Clanahan Road

    12.3 mi · 22 min · Mc Clanahan Road

  38. 38

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Lcr 624

    1.6 km · 4 min · Lcr 624

  40. 40

    Continue on Lcr 625

    3043 ft · 2 min · Lcr 625

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lcr 625

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 77
57.9 mi · 20%
South Main Street
48 mi · 16%
North Navarro Street
40 mi · 14%
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 9%
North Travis Avenue
25.4 mi · 9%
North US Highway 77
17.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

48 mi · 00h 57m

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
05h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
254.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schulenburg
02h 58m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
5:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Little Elm.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Little Elm?

The road trip is about 291.6 miles (469.3 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?

Schulenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.1 miles from Corpus Christi and 145.5 miles from Little Elm.

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

The direct path is about 254.8 miles (410 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 5:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.89 one way or $77.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Little Elm.

Stop Ideas Near Schulenburg

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

San Marcos Station

102 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

105 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

110 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Little Elm. Straight-line distance: 254.77 mi (410.02 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
Little Elm

#2 Little Elm

A city in Denton County, Texas.

Population56,625
Coordinates31.4390600, -96.7072100
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Little Elm (-96.70721, 31.43906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.29 gal
38.95 L · about $38.89
Round trip
$77.77
20.58 gal · 77.9 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.9 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.89 $77.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.75 $87.51
Premium $4.59 $47.24 $94.48
Diesel $3.99 $41.09 $82.18

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Little Elm. The current time is 11:27:03.

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.