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

The driving distance from Groesbeck, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 296.7 miles (477.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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
296.7 mi
05h 14m
Flight
262.44 mi
422.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.44 mi
Kilometers
422.36 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.7 mi
Kilometers
477.5 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Sat, May 30, 1:13 PM CDT
Return by in Groesbeck
Sat, May 30, 6:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groesbeck
2026-05-30T07:59
Arrive Corpus Christi
Sat, May 30, 1:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groesbeck
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Groesbeck
151.7 mi
02h 37m
To Corpus Christi
145 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Trinity Street

    29 m · 9 sec · West Trinity Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Ellis Street

    1439 ft · 28 sec · North Ellis Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 14 South

    8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 14 South

  4. 4

    Continue on North Preston Street

    2183 ft · 37 sec · North Preston Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South State Highway 14

    7.1 mi · 11 min · South State Highway 14

  6. 6

    Continue on North Mignonette Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Mignonette Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South State Highway 14

    9 mi · 13 min · South State Highway 14

  8. 8

    Continue on North Commerce Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Commerce Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South State Highway 14

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South State Highway 14

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 6

    8.8 mi · 9 min · North State Highway 6

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  13. 13

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    11.2 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX OSR

    1377 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    1334 ft · 37 sec · South State Highway 6

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Old San Antonio Road

    8 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    36.6 mi · 40 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    874 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto United States Highway 77

    26.9 mi · 31 min · United States Highway 77

  22. 22

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South US Highway 77

    24.7 mi · 28 min · South US Highway 77

  24. 24

    Continue on US 77

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77

  25. 25

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77

  26. 26

    Continue on North Texana Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1409 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Fairwinds Street

    2010 ft · 29 sec · Fairwinds Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto United States Highway 77

    39.9 mi · 45 min · United States Highway 77

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    85 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    123 m · 8 sec · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  32. 32

    Take the ramp straight

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  34. 34

    Continue on Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right

    2991 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Turn left

    52 m · 7 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto US Highway 77 South

    34 mi · 39 min · US Highway 77 South

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  40. 40

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  41. 41

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  42. 42

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  45. 45

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  46. 46

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  47. 47

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  48. 48

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  49. 49

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  50. 50

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
51 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 77
67.1 mi · 23%
US Highway 77 South
34 mi · 11%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 11%
South US Highway 77
24.7 mi · 8%
South State Highway 14
19.7 mi · 7%
North State Highway 6
15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 77

Turn left onto United States Highway 77

39.9 mi · 00h 45m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
262.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schulenburg
02h 37m from Groesbeck
Leave By
6:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Groesbeck and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.7 miles (477.5 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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 151.7 miles from Groesbeck and 145 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 6:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.57 one way or $79.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Groesbeck and Partly Sunny 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 Groesbeck and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 262.44 mi (422.36 km).

Groesbeck

#1 Groesbeck

City in Texas, United States

Population4,173
Coordinates31.5243400, -96.5338700
Altitude146
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: West Trinity Street (-96.533769, 31.524472)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.47 gal
39.63 L · about $39.57
Round trip
$79.13
20.94 gal · 79.26 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 186.1 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.57 $79.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.52 $89.04
Premium $4.59 $48.07 $96.14
Diesel $3.99 $41.81 $83.61

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Groesbeck and Corpus Christi. The current time is 07:59:46.

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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.