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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Plainview, TX is about 573.3 miles (922.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 509.5 miles (820 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 59m 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
573.28 mi
09h 59m
Flight
509.52 mi
819.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
509.52 mi
Kilometers
819.99 km
Flight Time
01h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
573.28 mi
Kilometers
922.6 km
Drive Time
09h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainview
Fri, Oct 16, 2:42 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Fri, Oct 16, 12:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-10-15T16:43
Arrive Plainview
Fri, Oct 16, 2:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:00 PM to 5:30 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
4:00 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
Menard
TX

City in Menard County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
287 mi
04h 59m
To Plainview
286.3 mi
04h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph ESE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  21. 21

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  32. 32

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  33. 33

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  35. 35

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  38. 38

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    44 mi · 45 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward I 27 Business: Plainview

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto South Business I-27

    3.7 mi · 5 min · South Business I-27

  42. 42

    Continue on South Columbia Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Columbia Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Columbia Street

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
114 mi · 20%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 13%
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
44 mi · 8%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 7%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 5%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 5%
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
09h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.8 mi
509.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menard
04h 59m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy near Plainview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 573.3 miles (922.6 km) and usually takes 09h 59m 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?

Menard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 287 miles from Corpus Christi and 286.3 miles from Plainview.

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

The direct path is about 509.5 miles (820 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.8 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 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 $77.66 one way or $155.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 179.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Menard

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Menard and the surrounding midpoint area.
Menard City Hall
Practical stop 0.4 mi away

Menard City Hall

Menard , TX
108 E San Saba Ave, Menard, TX 76859
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Sewage disposal service

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menard.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Plainview. Straight-line distance: 509.52 mi (819.99 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
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#2 Plainview

Located in the Texas Panhandle within Hale County, this municipality rests on the semi-arid Llano Estacado plateau at an elevation of 3,363 feet.

Population0
Coordinates34.1847900, -101.7068400
Altitude1025
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Plainview (-101.70684, 34.18479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 923 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.23 gal
76.58 L · about $77.66
Round trip
$155.33
40.46 gal · 153.16 L
Estimated CO2
179.8 kg one way
Round trip: 359.6 kg / 793 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $77.66 $155.33
Mid-grade $4.35 $87.94 $175.88
Premium $4.72 $95.55 $191.09
Diesel $5.78 $116.85 $233.70

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Plainview. The current time is 16:43:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.