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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Ozona, TX is about 348.2 miles (560.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m 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
348.25 mi
05h 49m
Flight
304.92 mi
490.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.92 mi
Kilometers
490.72 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.25 mi
Kilometers
560.45 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ozona
Tue, May 26, 7:56 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Tue, May 26, 1:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-05-26T02:07
Arrive Ozona
Tue, May 26, 7:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 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
5:22 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
Boerne
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Corpus Christi
174.2 mi
02h 54m
To Ozona
174 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    188.7 mi · 3 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 163: Sterling City, Comstock

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 14th Street

    1362 ft · 42 sec · 14th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Avenue E

    1453 ft · 29 sec · Avenue E

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    81 m · 7 sec · 11th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Avenue D

    3 m · 1 sec · Avenue D

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue D

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
204 mi · 59%
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.41 mi
I 10 West
0.67 mi
Avenue E
0.28 mi
14th Street
0.26 mi
SH 163
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

McDermott Freeway

Keep slight right

189 mi · 03h 02m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
304.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boerne
02h 54m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
5:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ozona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 348.2 miles (560.4 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Boerne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.2 miles from Corpus Christi and 174 miles from Ozona.

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

The direct path is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.44 one way or $92.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ozona.

Stop Ideas Near Boerne

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

48 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

77 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

108 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Ozona. Straight-line distance: 304.92 mi (490.72 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
Ozona

#2 Ozona

Census designated place

Population3,225
Coordinates30.7101700, -101.2006700
Altitude716
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Ozona (-101.20067, 30.71017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 560 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.29 gal
46.52 L · about $46.44
Round trip
$92.89
24.58 gal · 93.04 L
Estimated CO2
109.2 kg one way
Round trip: 218.4 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.44 $92.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.26 $104.51
Premium $4.59 $56.42 $112.85
Diesel $3.99 $49.07 $98.15

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Ozona. The current time is 02:07:02.

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.