How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Quanah, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Quanah, TX is about 546.5 miles (879.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 469.8 miles (756.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Menard County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Quanah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Quanah.
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Start on the route
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
123.4 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
1054 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right
98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
1665 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue
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Continue on Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue
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Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue
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Turn straight onto US 83 North
78.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza
589 ft · 8 sec · East Court Plaza
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Continue on Commercial Avenue
50.7 mi · 55 min · Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto South 3rd Avenue
3156 ft · 1 min · South 3rd Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto West Dallas Street
27 m · 6 sec · West Dallas Street
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Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue
1024 ft · 34 sec · South 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 267
10.8 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 267
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto North Hinton Street
2545 ft · 43 sec · North Hinton Street
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Continue on State Highway 6
49.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 6
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
71 m · 7 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Quanah.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Continue straight
123 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Quanah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Quanah?
The road trip is about 546.5 miles (879.5 km) and usually takes 10h 07m 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 273.7 miles from Corpus Christi and 272.8 miles from Quanah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 469.8 miles (756.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.7 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 $72.86 one way or $145.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Quanah.
Stop Ideas Near Menard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Menard City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menard.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Quanah. Straight-line distance: 469.82 mi (756.11 km).
#1 Corpus Christi
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.
| Population | 327,248 |
| Coordinates | 27.8005800, -97.3963800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Quanah
City in Hardeman County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,533 |
| Coordinates | 34.2978500, -99.7403700 |
| Altitude | 479 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quanah (-99.74037, 34.29785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 880 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $72.86 | $145.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $81.98 | $163.96 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $88.51 | $177.03 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $76.99 | $153.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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