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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Rogers, TX is about 263.4 miles (423.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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
263.42 mi
05h 01m
Flight
216.57 mi
348.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.57 mi
Kilometers
348.54 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.42 mi
Kilometers
423.94 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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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 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogers
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-23T10:21
Arrive Rogers
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 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
Nixon
TX

37th President of the United States of America (1913-1994)

From Corpus Christi
132 mi
02h 30m
To Rogers
131.5 mi
02h 30m

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
82°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 Rogers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 89

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 181

    16 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181

  11. 11

    Continue on South 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South

  13. 13

    Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  18. 18

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  20. 20

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  21. 21

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  22. 22

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    49.2 mi · 46 min · Pickle Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Chandler Road, University Boulevard

    2543 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Chandler Road, University Boulevard

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Chandler Road

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Chandler Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left

    18.4 mi · 23 min

  29. 29

    Turn right

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 437

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Farm-to-Market Road 437

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Mesquite Avenue

    20 m · 7 sec · Mesquite Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left

    28 m · 7 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pickle Parkway
49.2 mi · 19%
US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 15%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 12%
New Harbor Bridge
24.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 9%
US Highway 181
16 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

49.2 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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
216.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nixon
02h 30m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy near Rogers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263.4 miles (423.9 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Nixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132 miles from Corpus Christi and 131.5 miles from Rogers.

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

The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.14 one way or $70.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nixon

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

70 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

71 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

111 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Rogers. Straight-line distance: 216.57 mi (348.54 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 Rogers

Town in Texas, United States

Population1,253
Coordinates30.9315700, -97.2266600
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Rogers (-97.22666, 30.93157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.19 L · about $35.14
Round trip
$70.29
18.6 gal · 70.38 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.14 $70.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.54 $79.09
Premium $4.59 $42.70 $85.39
Diesel $3.99 $37.13 $74.27

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 Rogers. The current time is 10:21:49.

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.