How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Van, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Van, TX is about 408.5 miles (657.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 342.9 miles (551.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 54m.
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.
Town in Lee County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Van.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Van.
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Start on the route
1177 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
1576 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard
37 m · 2 sec · North Brownlee Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
681 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge
10.1 mi · 11 min · New Harbor Bridge
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Keep slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 35
2925 ft · 1 min · State Highway 35
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 136
17.8 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Alamo Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street
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Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 77 South
1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 77 South
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Take the exit left
2026 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
2790 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Navarro Street
40.1 mi · 46 min · North Navarro Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street
2010 ft · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
1366 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Texana Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street
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Continue on United States Highway 77
1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77
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Continue on US 77
6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77
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Continue on United States Highway 77
24.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on North US Highway 77
17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77
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Continue on South Main Street
9.5 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit right
57 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1152 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 21
36.6 mi · 40 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto West Old San Antonio Road
8.1 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road
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Take the ramp left
1575 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto South State Highway 6
11.4 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on South Market Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6
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Keep slight left
79.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto North Link Street
1290 ft · 22 sec · North Link Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 155
20.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 155
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Continue on South Elm Street
2213 ft · 31 sec · South Elm Street
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Continue on North Frankston Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway
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Continue on State Highway 155
14.1 mi · 16 min · State Highway 155
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Take the exit left toward Loop 49 Toll West
2880 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Toll 49
14.7 mi · 15 min · Toll 49
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Dallas, Shreveport
3000 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Loop 49
125 m · 14 sec · Loop 49
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Turn left onto Interstate 20 West
89 m · 10 sec · Interstate 20 West
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 314: Van, Edom
1329 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto I 20 West Service Road
1.3 km · 2 min · I 20 West Service Road
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Turn right onto South Oak Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1769 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Maple Street
47 m · 3 sec · North Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Van.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North State Highway 6
Keep slight left
79.1 mi · 01h 30m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Van.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Van?
The road trip is about 408.5 miles (657.4 km) and usually takes 07h 54m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.6 miles from Corpus Christi and 203.9 miles from Van.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 342.9 miles (551.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.6 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 $54.46 one way or $108.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Van.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Van. Straight-line distance: 342.9 mi (551.84 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
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,778 |
| Coordinates | 32.5248600, -95.6371800 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van (-95.63718, 32.52486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 657 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 05m |
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 | $54.46 | $108.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.27 | $122.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $66.16 | $132.31 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $57.54 | $115.08 |
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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