How far is Crockett, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?

The driving distance from Crockett, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 323.3 miles (520.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
323.29 mi
05h 00m
Flight
269.54 mi
433.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.54 mi
Kilometers
433.79 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.29 mi
Kilometers
520.28 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Wed, Jun 3, 6:22 AM CDT
Return by in Crockett
Wed, Jun 3, 11:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crockett
2026-06-03T01:22
Arrive Corpus Christi
Wed, Jun 3, 6:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crockett
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Schulenburg
TX

City in Fayette County, Texas, United States

From Crockett
158.3 mi
02h 30m
To Corpus Christi
164.9 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crockett and Corpus Christi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crockett and Corpus Christi.

  1. 1

    Start on East Houston Avenue

    88 m · 5 sec · East Houston Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    88 m · 9 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Goliad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    118 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    874 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto United States Highway 77

    26.9 mi · 31 min · United States Highway 77

  8. 8

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South US Highway 77

    24.7 mi · 28 min · South US Highway 77

  10. 10

    Continue on US 77

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77

  12. 12

    Continue on North Texana Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1409 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Fairwinds Street

    2010 ft · 29 sec · Fairwinds Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto United States Highway 77

    39.9 mi · 45 min · United States Highway 77

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    85 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    123 m · 8 sec · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    2991 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    52 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto US Highway 77 South

    34 mi · 39 min · US Highway 77 South

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  28. 28

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  31. 31

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  35. 35

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crockett and Corpus Christi.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 77
67.1 mi · 21%
US Highway 77 South
34 mi · 11%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 10%
South US Highway 77
24.7 mi · 8%
Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
12.4 mi · 4%
US 77
6.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

118 mi · 02h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.7 mi
269.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schulenburg
02h 30m from Crockett
Leave By
7:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Crockett and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crockett to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 323.3 miles (520.3 km) and usually takes 05h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Schulenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.3 miles from Crockett and 164.9 miles from Corpus Christi.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 269.6 miles (433.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.12 one way or $86.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crockett and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near Schulenburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Schulenburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Schulenburg.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

San Marcos Station

102 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

105 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

110 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crockett and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 269.54 mi (433.79 km).

Crockett

#1 Crockett

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

Population6,350
Coordinates31.3182400, -95.4566100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Corpus Christi

#2 Corpus Christi

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.

Population327,248
Coordinates27.8005800, -97.3963800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: East Houston Avenue (-95.456611, 31.318402)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.41 gal
43.18 L · about $43.12
Round trip
$86.24
22.82 gal · 86.36 L
Estimated CO2
101.4 kg one way
Round trip: 202.8 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.12 $86.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.52 $97.03
Premium $4.59 $52.38 $104.77
Diesel $3.99 $45.56 $91.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Crockett and Corpus Christi. The current time is 01:22:05.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.