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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Parker, TX is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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
231.42 mi
04h 29m
Flight
200.81 mi
323.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.81 mi
Kilometers
323.18 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.42 mi
Kilometers
372.44 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parker
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 11:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-23T02:40
Arrive Parker
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 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
Yoakum
TX

City in Texas

From Corpus Christi
115.9 mi
02h 14m
To Parker
115.5 mi
02h 14m

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
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 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 Parker.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.5 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Take the exit right

    57 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1152 ft · 32 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 21

    33.6 mi · 37 min · State Highway 21

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 50

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Farm to Market Road 50

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farm to Market Road 50

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 77
57.9 mi · 25%
North Navarro Street
40 mi · 17%
State Highway 21
33.6 mi · 15%
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 12%
North US Highway 77
17.3 mi · 7%
US Highway 77 South
15.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North Navarro Street

Turn left onto North Navarro Street

40 mi · 00h 46m

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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
200.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yoakum
02h 14m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy near Parker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Yoakum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Corpus Christi and 115.5 miles from Parker.

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

The direct path is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.87 one way or $61.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yoakum

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

100 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Parker. Straight-line distance: 200.81 mi (323.18 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
Parker

#2 Parker

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population5,442
Coordinates30.6049200, -96.5216300
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Parker (-96.52163, 30.60492)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.91 L · about $30.87
Round trip
$61.75
16.34 gal · 61.82 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.87 $61.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.74 $69.48
Premium $4.59 $37.51 $75.02
Diesel $3.99 $32.62 $65.25

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 Parker. The current time is 02:40:34.

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.