How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Mount Pleasant, TX?

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Mount Pleasant, TX is about 406.8 miles (654.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 352.9 miles (567.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 20m 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
406.8 mi
07h 10m
Flight
352.9 mi
567.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
352.9 mi
Kilometers
567.93 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
406.8 mi
Kilometers
654.68 km
Drive Time
07h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:10 PM to 2:40 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
9:40 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
Kerrville
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
203.7 mi
03h 35m
To Mount Pleasant
203.1 mi
03h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Mount Pleasant.

  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

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 153

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    1602 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto US Highway 277 South

    23.4 mi · 25 min · US Highway 277 South

  21. 21

    Turn left onto FM 1235

    8.5 mi · 15 min · FM 1235

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto County Road 301

    122 m · 18 sec · County Road 301

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 301

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
114 mi · 28%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 10%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 7%
US Highway 277 South
23.4 mi · 6%
Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi · 4%
State Highway 153
10.7 mi · 3%
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
07h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
352.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kerrville
03h 35m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
9:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 406.8 miles (654.7 km) and usually takes 07h 10m 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?

Kerrville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.7 miles from Corpus Christi and 203.1 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 352.9 miles (567.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 $54.27 one way or $108.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Kerrville

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

95 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

118 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 352.9 mi (567.93 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
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

City in Titus County, Texas, United States

Population16,020
Coordinates32.3970700, -99.9717600
Altitude583
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Mount Pleasant (-99.97176, 32.39707)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 655 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.36 gal
54.34 L · about $54.27
Round trip
$108.53
28.72 gal · 108.68 L
Estimated CO2
127.6 kg one way
Round trip: 255.2 kg / 563 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $54.27 $108.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.06 $122.12
Premium $4.59 $65.93 $131.85
Diesel $3.99 $57.34 $114.68

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 Mount Pleasant. The current time is 22:02:36.

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.