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

The driving distance from Granbury, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 369.2 miles (594.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.6 miles (517.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
369.21 mi
06h 07m
Flight
321.58 mi
517.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.58 mi
Kilometers
517.53 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.21 mi
Kilometers
594.18 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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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 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Mon, Apr 27, 5:37 PM CDT
Return by in Granbury
Mon, Apr 27, 11:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granbury
2026-04-27T11:29
Arrive Corpus Christi
Mon, Apr 27, 5:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 1:38 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
11:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granbury
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
Blanco
TX

City in Blanco County, Texas, United States

From Granbury
188.6 mi
03h 03m
To Corpus Christi
180.6 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Morgan Street

    26 m · 10 sec · South Morgan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Pearl Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Pearl Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto West US Highway 377

    27.1 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 377

  4. 4

    Continue on East South Loop

    1.1 km · 1 min · East South Loop

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Road

    1758 ft · 25 sec · East Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    18 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281

  7. 7

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  10. 10

    Continue on North Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South US Highway 281

    20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Continue on North Water Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    46 mi · 54 min · South US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Continue on William J Bordelon Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    140.3 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  24. 24

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granbury 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 281
154 mi · 42%
Lucian Adams Freeway
140 mi · 38%
West US Highway 377
27.1 mi · 7%
North US Highway 281
19 mi · 5%
US 281 HOV Lane
17.7 mi · 5%
North Water Street
3.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lucian Adams Freeway

Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

140 mi · 02h 23m

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
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
321.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blanco
03h 03m from Granbury
Leave By
11:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Granbury and Patchy Fog near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 369.2 miles (594.2 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?

Blanco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.6 miles from Granbury and 180.6 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 321.6 miles (517.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 $49.24 one way or $98.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Granbury and Patchy Fog near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near Blanco

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Blanco, 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 Blanco.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

53 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

67 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

76 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

110 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granbury and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 321.58 mi (517.53 km).

Granbury

#1 Granbury

City in Texas, USA

Population11,101
Coordinates32.4420800, -97.7942000
Altitude224
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: South Morgan Street (-97.794271, 32.442085)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.03 gal
49.32 L · about $49.24
Round trip
$98.48
26.06 gal · 98.64 L
Estimated CO2
115.8 kg one way
Round trip: 231.6 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.24 $98.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.40 $110.81
Premium $4.59 $59.82 $119.64
Diesel $3.99 $52.03 $104.06

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 · Apr 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Granbury and Corpus Christi. The current time is 11:29:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.