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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Marion, TX is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.37 mi
02h 51m
Flight
130.39 mi
209.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.39 mi
Kilometers
209.84 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.37 mi
Kilometers
262.92 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Wed, May 6, 9:28 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Thu, May 7, 12:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-05-06T18:37
Arrive Marion
Wed, May 6, 9:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Three Rivers
TX

City in Live Oak County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
81.8 mi
01h 25m
To Marion
81.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    115.9 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South

    971 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10, US 90, TX 130: San Antonio, Houston

    605 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North: Houston, Seguin

    2204 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    17.3 mi · 18 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 465: Marion

    158 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto West Interstate 10

    18 m · 4 sec · West Interstate 10

  13. 13

    Turn right

    528 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Linne Road

    134 m · 9 sec · Linne Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 465

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Farm-to-Market Road 465

  17. 17

    Continue on South Center Street

    2771 ft · 55 sec · South Center Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
90th Infantry Division Highway
17.3 mi · 11%
Connally Loop
6.96 mi · 4%
Farm-to-Market Road 465
3.09 mi · 2%
I 10 East
0.62 mi
South Center Street
0.53 mi
I 410 North
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

116 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
130.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Rivers
01h 25m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Three Rivers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Corpus Christi and 81.6 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.77 one way or $43.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Three Rivers

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

110 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Marion. Straight-line distance: 130.39 mi (209.84 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
Marion

#2 Marion

Marion is a city in the US state of Texas, situated in Guadalupe County .

Population1,281
Coordinates29.5713400, -98.1402900
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Marion (-98.14029, 29.57134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.82 L · about $21.77
Round trip
$43.53
11.52 gal · 43.64 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.77 $43.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.49 $48.98
Premium $4.59 $26.44 $52.89
Diesel $3.99 $23.00 $46.00

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Marion. The current time is 18:37:10.

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.