How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Vernon, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Vernon, TX is about 527.4 miles (848.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 452.8 miles (728.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 49m.
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
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Vernon.
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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
125.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Continue on McAllister Freeway
14.9 mi · 18 min · McAllister Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
100.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281
42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Walnut Street
2995 ft · 43 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street
2039 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
18 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on East Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road
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Continue on Morgan Mill Road
39.9 mi · 44 min · Morgan Mill Road
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Continue on South Oak Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · South Oak Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
14.9 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Benson Street
67.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · South Benson Street
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Continue on Henry S Grace Freeway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Henry S Grace Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Central East Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
39.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East
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Take the exit slight left toward US 287 Business: Vernon
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Commerce Street
941 ft · 47 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn left
765 ft · 56 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Vernon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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125 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
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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 Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Vernon?
The road trip is about 527.4 miles (848.7 km) and usually takes 09h 49m 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?
Lampasas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 264.1 miles from Corpus Christi and 263.2 miles from Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 452.8 miles (728.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.6 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 $70.33 one way or $140.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Sunny near Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Lampasas
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 Lampasas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Vernon. Straight-line distance: 452.8 mi (728.71 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 Vernon
City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States
| Population | 10,138 |
| Coordinates | 34.1553600, -99.2662800 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernon (-99.26628, 34.15536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 849 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 34m |
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 | $70.33 | $140.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $79.13 | $158.26 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $85.44 | $170.88 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $74.31 | $148.62 |
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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