How far is Fredericksburg, VA from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Fredericksburg, VA to Corpus Christi, TX is about 1567.7 miles (2522.9 km), with a travel time of about 29h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1359.1 miles (2187.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 58h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 29h 18m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fredericksburg and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredericksburg and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Princess Anne Street
105 m · 16 sec · Princess Anne Street
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Turn right onto George Street
1340 ft · 44 sec · George Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Barton Street
60 m · 7 sec · Barton Street
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Turn right onto George Street
101 m · 9 sec · George Street
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Continue on Hanover Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Hanover Street
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Turn right onto High Street
67 m · 11 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto William Street
734 ft · 25 sec · William Street
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Continue on William Street
1256 ft · 32 sec · William Street
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Take the exit right toward US 1 South, Massaponax
106 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Emancipation Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Emancipation Highway
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Continue on Patriot Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Patriot Highway
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Turn right onto Courthouse Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Courthouse Road
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Continue on Courthouse Bypass
1.5 km · 1 min · Courthouse Bypass
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Continue on Lake Anna Parkway
4 mi · 6 min · Lake Anna Parkway
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Continue on Courthouse Road
12 mi · 16 min · Courthouse Road
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Continue on New Bridge Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · New Bridge Road
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Turn right
28 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
58 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Zachary Taylor Highway
90 m · 7 sec · Zachary Taylor Highway
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Turn right onto Mansfield Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mansfield Road
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Turn right onto Goldmine Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Goldmine Road
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Turn left onto Bibb Store Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Bibb Store Road
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Continue on Fredericksburg Avenue
2075 ft · 1 min · Fredericksburg Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
834 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Courthouse Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Courthouse Road
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Take the ramp right
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
85.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
148.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
16.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 59 South: Birmingham
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
282 mi · 5 hr 6 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
159.4 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 12 West: Hammond
2820 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
85.4 mi · 1 hr 32 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
265.9 mi · 4 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 69, US 59 South: Downtown
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South
1847 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Eastex Freeway
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Continue on Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 40 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South
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Turn straight onto Alamo Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street
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Turn left onto East Empresario Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street
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Turn right
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 136
17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Take the ramp right
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
1912 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right
1793 ft · 56 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
2474 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1548 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37
118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37
135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37
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Continue straight
147 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fredericksburg and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 59 South
Continue straight
282 mi · 05h 06m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 1567.7 miles (2522.9 km) and usually takes 29h 18m 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?
Boligee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 778.3 miles from Fredericksburg and 789.4 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1359.1 miles (2187.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 208.6 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 EDT. 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 $228.91 one way or $457.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 491.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fredericksburg and Corpus Christi, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fredericksburg and Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Boligee
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 Boligee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fredericksburg and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 1359.04 mi (2187.17 km).
#1 Fredericksburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 29,492 |
| Coordinates | 38.3031800, -77.4605400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2523 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 52h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 39h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 31h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 26h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 22h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 19h 33m |
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 | $4.14 | $228.91 | $457.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $256.24 | $512.48 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $277.32 | $554.64 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $343.65 | $687.30 |
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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