How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Rocksprings, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Rocksprings, TX is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.7 miles (368 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Rocksprings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Rocksprings.
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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
64 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 41: Mountain Home, Rocksprings
1596 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 41
50.5 mi · 55 min · State Highway 41
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 377
8 mi · 12 min · North US Highway 377
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Turn left onto East Main Street
12 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Rocksprings.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Continue straight
123 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Rocksprings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Rocksprings?
The road trip is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.9 miles from Corpus Christi and 140.7 miles from Rocksprings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.7 miles (368 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.56 one way or $75.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Rocksprings.
Stop Ideas Near San Antonio
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Converse City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Antonio.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Rocksprings. Straight-line distance: 228.65 mi (367.98 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 Rocksprings
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,128 |
| Coordinates | 30.0157600, -100.2053600 |
| Altitude | 732 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocksprings (-100.20536, 30.01576)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.56 | $75.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.26 | $84.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.63 | $91.27 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.69 | $79.38 |
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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