How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Wink, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Wink, TX is about 545.6 miles (878.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 440.3 miles (708.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 27m 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 13m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Wink.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Wink.
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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
297.5 mi · 4 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Pecos, Sanderson
1250 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Interstate 10 West
886 ft · 24 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight right
68 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 285
49 mi · 56 min · North US Highway 285
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Take the exit right toward I 20 East: Odessa
1781 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
23.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1927, SH 115: Pyote, Kermit
947 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Avenue E
755 ft · 21 sec · Avenue E
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Turn left onto Rodgers Street
15.9 mi · 24 min · Rodgers Street
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Continue on Hendricks Boulevard
866 ft · 16 sec · Hendricks Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest 1st Street
24 m · 2 sec · Southwest 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Wink.
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
297 mi · 04h 43m
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 Sunny near Wink.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Wink?
The road trip is about 545.6 miles (878.1 km) and usually takes 09h 13m 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?
Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 272.8 miles from Corpus Christi and 272.8 miles from Wink.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 440.3 miles (708.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.3 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 $72.75 one way or $145.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Sunny near Wink.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Wink. Straight-line distance: 440.3 mi (708.59 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 Wink
City in Winkler County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,014 |
| Coordinates | 31.7512400, -103.1598900 |
| Altitude | 851 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wink (-103.15989, 31.75124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 878 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 48m |
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 | $72.75 | $145.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $81.85 | $163.70 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $88.38 | $176.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $76.87 | $153.73 |
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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