How far is Gunter, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Gunter, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 441.4 miles (710.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 392.1 miles (631 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 07h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gunter and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gunter and Corpus Christi.
-
1
Start on North 4th Street
20 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
-
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
1460 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street
-
3
Turn right onto South 8th Street
11 mi · 14 min · South 8th Street
-
4
Turn right onto West Outer Loop
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Outer Loop
-
5
Turn left onto South Dallas Parkway
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Dallas Parkway
-
6
Continue on South Dallas Parkway
2740 ft · 47 sec · South Dallas Parkway
-
7
Take the ramp slight left
2429 ft · 59 sec
-
8
Continue on Dallas North Tollway
30.3 mi · 34 min · Dallas North Tollway
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
2277 ft · 49 sec
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
100 m · 8 sec
-
11
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
584 ft · 12 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
-
12
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South
737 ft · 18 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway
-
14
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
-
15
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
-
16
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
-
17
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
18
Keep slight left
26.5 mi · 27 min
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1.1 km · 56 sec
-
20
Continue straight
58.5 mi · 55 min
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
1219 ft · 30 sec
-
22
Continue on United States Highway 183
2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183
-
23
Continue on North Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street
-
24
Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
-
25
Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Magnolia Avenue
-
26
Turn left onto East Pierce Street
5 mi · 7 min · East Pierce Street
-
27
Continue on North United States Highway 183
43.5 mi · 47 min · North United States Highway 183
-
28
Continue on North Esplanade Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Esplanade Street
-
29
Continue on South US Highway 183
2 mi · 3 min · South US Highway 183
-
30
Continue on South US Highway 183/ US 87
26.7 mi · 29 min · South US Highway 183/ US 87
-
31
Continue on North Jefferson Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Jefferson Street
-
32
Continue on South US Highway 183
22.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 183
-
33
Continue on North Alamo Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street
-
34
Continue on North Alamo Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Alamo Street
-
35
Turn left onto East Empresario Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street
-
36
Turn right
9.6 mi · 10 min
-
37
Continue on Farm to Market Road 136
17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136
-
38
Take the ramp right
2045 ft · 50 sec
-
39
Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
-
40
Take the exit slight right
1912 ft · 44 sec
-
41
Turn slight right
1793 ft · 56 sec
-
42
Take the ramp slight left
2474 ft · 1 min
-
43
Merge slight left
1548 ft · 29 sec
-
44
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37
-
45
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37
-
46
Continue straight
147 m · 9 sec
-
47
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gunter and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gunter 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 Gunter to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 441.4 miles (710.4 km) and usually takes 07h 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 220.1 miles from Gunter and 221.3 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 392.1 miles (631 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 $58.88 one way or $117.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gunter and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
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 Georgetown.
Taylor
Austin
Killeen, Texas
Fort Hood, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gunter and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 392.09 mi (631.01 km).
#1 Gunter
City in Wood County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 1,748 |
| Coordinates | 33.4478900, -96.7474900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 710 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $58.88 | $117.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $66.25 | $132.49 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $71.53 | $143.06 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $62.21 | $124.42 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.