How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Van Horn, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Van Horn, TX is about 573.9 miles (923.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 500.1 miles (804.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 20m.
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 Van Horn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Van Horn.
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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
414.1 mi · 6 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business
1258 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Ross Drive
911 ft · 19 sec · Ross Drive
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Continue on East Broadway Street
1 km · 1 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto La Caverna Street
47 m · 3 sec · La Caverna Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · La Caverna Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Van Horn.
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
414 mi · 06h 33m
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 Sunny near Van Horn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Van Horn?
The road trip is about 573.9 miles (923.6 km) and usually takes 09h 20m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 286.8 miles from Corpus Christi and 287.1 miles from Van Horn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 500.1 miles (804.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.8 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 $76.52 one way or $153.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Sunny near Van Horn.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Van Horn. Straight-line distance: 500.12 mi (804.86 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 Van Horn
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,856 |
| Coordinates | 31.0402900, -104.8307300 |
| Altitude | 1232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Horn (-104.83073, 31.04029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 924 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $76.52 | $153.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $86.10 | $172.21 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $92.97 | $185.94 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $80.86 | $161.72 |
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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