How far is Corpus Christi, TX from San Elizario, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to San Elizario, TX is about 677.4 miles (1090.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 593.2 miles (954.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and San Elizario.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and San Elizario.
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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
512 mi · 8 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario
1452 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Gateway Boulevard West
152 m · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Turn left onto FM 1110
1.4 km · 1 min · FM 1110
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Continue on Clint-San Elizario Road
1709 ft · 30 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road
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Turn right onto North Loop Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Socorro Road
121 m · 10 sec · Socorro Road
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Turn right onto San Elizario Rd.
134 m · 19 sec · San Elizario Rd.
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · San Elizario Rd.
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and San Elizario.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
McDermott Freeway
Keep slight right
512 mi · 08h 06m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near San Elizario.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to San Elizario?
The road trip is about 677.4 miles (1090.1 km) and usually takes 11h 04m 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?
Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 338.5 miles from Corpus Christi and 338.8 miles from San Elizario.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 593.2 miles (954.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.2 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 $90.32 one way or $180.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 212.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Corpus Christi and San Elizario, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near San Elizario.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and San Elizario. Straight-line distance: 593.19 mi (954.65 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 San Elizario
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
| Population | 9,062 |
| Coordinates | 31.5851100, -106.2727600 |
| Altitude | 1110 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Elizario (-106.27276, 31.58511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1090 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 27m |
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 | $90.32 | $180.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $101.62 | $203.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $109.72 | $219.45 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $95.43 | $190.87 |
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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