How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Victoria, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Victoria, TX is about 318.7 miles (512.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265 miles (426.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Caldwell County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Victoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Victoria.
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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 right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue on State Highway 89
4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89
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Continue on US Highway 181
16 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181
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Continue on South 8th Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South
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Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street
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Continue on United States Highway 183
1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
2447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
62.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 6 South, Loop 340 North: Marlin
1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
2683 ft · 44 sec · South Interstate 35
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Turn slight right onto TX 6 South, Loop 340 North: Marlin
1924 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Loop 340
2453 ft · 45 sec · South Loop 340
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 6 South, Loop 340 North
1154 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1317 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on East State Highway 6
6.7 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 6
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Turn slight left
7.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto North Pearl Street
1887 ft · 38 sec · North Pearl Street
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Continue on South Freeman Parkway
1 km · 1 min · South Freeman Parkway
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Turn right onto Old Victoria Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Old Victoria Road
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Turn left onto Lcr 318
1.4 mi · 5 min · Lcr 318
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lcr 318
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Victoria.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
62.9 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Victoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Victoria?
The road trip is about 318.7 miles (512.9 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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?
Brownsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.6 miles from Corpus Christi and 159.1 miles from Victoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265 miles (426.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 $42.51 one way or $85.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Victoria.
Stop Ideas Near Brownsboro
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 Brownsboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Victoria. Straight-line distance: 265 mi (426.47 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 Victoria
The most populous city in Victoria County, Texas.
| Population | 66,838 |
| Coordinates | 31.5979500, -96.7766600 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Victoria (-96.77666, 31.59795)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 513 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $42.51 | $85.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.84 | $95.67 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $51.65 | $103.30 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.92 | $89.84 |
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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