How far is Mason, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Mason, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.8 miles (373 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mason and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mason and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Austin Street
148 m · 9 sec · Austin Street
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Turn right onto Postoak Street
753 ft · 37 sec · Postoak Street
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Turn left onto San Antonio Street
1.5 km · 1 min · San Antonio Street
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Continue on South US Highway 87
39.7 mi · 44 min · South US Highway 87
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on South US Highway 87
20.2 mi · 23 min · South US Highway 87
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
27.2 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
140.3 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
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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 Mason and Corpus Christi.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Mason and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mason to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Sandy Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.6 miles from Mason and 128.9 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.8 miles (373 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Mason and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Sandy Oaks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
City Hall San Antonio
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sandy Oaks.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mason and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 231.75 mi (372.97 km).
#1 Mason
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,347 |
| Coordinates | 30.7487900, -99.2306100 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| 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: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $3.78 | $34.20 | $68.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.48 | $76.96 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.55 | $83.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.14 | $72.27 |
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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