How far is Fort Davis, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Davis, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 502.2 miles (808.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 436.6 miles (702.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
502.18 mi
08h 10m
Flight
436.61 mi
702.65 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Fort Davis.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
436.61 mi
Kilometers
702.65 km
Flight Time
00h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
502.18 mi
Kilometers
808.18 km
Drive Time
08h 10m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Mon, May 25, 6:09 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Davis
Tue, May 26, 2:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Davis
2026-05-25T09:58
Arrive Corpus Christi
Mon, May 25, 6:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:11 PM to 3:41 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Davis
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Junction
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Fort Davis
272.1 mi
04h 05m
To Corpus Christi
230.1 mi
04h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Memorial Day

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Davis and Corpus Christi.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    30.9 mi · 38 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton

    286.4 mi · 4 hr 29 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Market Street

    1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Market Street

    2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

    957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    140.3 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  19. 19

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Davis 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
358 mi · 71%
Lucian Adams Freeway
140 mi · 28%
McDermott Freeway
1.65 mi
William J Bordelon Freeway
1.42 mi
State Street
1.32 mi
North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton

286 mi · 04h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.6 mi
436.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction
04h 05m from Fort Davis
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Davis and Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Davis to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 502.2 miles (808.2 km) and usually takes 08h 10m 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 272.1 miles from Fort Davis and 230.1 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 436.6 miles (702.6 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 $66.96 one way or $133.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Davis and Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Davis and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 436.61 mi (702.65 km).

Fort Davis

#1 Fort Davis

Census-designated place (CDP) in Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States

Population1,201
Coordinates30.5882100, -103.8946300
Altitude1491
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: State Street (-103.894702, 30.588217)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 808 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.72 gal
67.08 L · about $66.96
Round trip
$133.93
35.44 gal · 134.16 L
Estimated CO2
157.5 kg one way
Round trip: 315 kg / 694 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $66.96 $133.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $75.35 $150.69
Premium $4.59 $81.35 $162.71
Diesel $3.99 $70.76 $141.51

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Davis and Corpus Christi. The current time is 09:58:58.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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