How far is Mount Pleasant, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 451.8 miles (727.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 397.3 miles (639.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 06m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Corpus Christi.
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Start on East 1st Street
81 m · 10 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right
602 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto East Arkansas Street
624 ft · 33 sec · East Arkansas Street
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Turn left onto South Madison Avenue
998 ft · 19 sec · South Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto West Ferguson Road
918 ft · 25 sec · West Ferguson Road
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on South US Highway 271
1.2 mi · 2 min · South US Highway 271
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Take the ramp straight
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bill Ratliff Freeway
2456 ft · 30 sec · Bill Ratliff Freeway
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Continue on South US Highway 271
4.2 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 271
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Continue straight
22.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn straight
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 271
5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271
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Continue on East Gentry Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway
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Continue on North Beckham Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Beckham Avenue
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Turn right onto East Front Street
1962 ft · 42 sec · East Front Street
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Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto West Fourth Street
2096 ft · 35 sec · West Fourth Street
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Continue on West Glenwood Boulevard
1279 ft · 30 sec · West Glenwood Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Vine Avenue
1970 ft · 36 sec · South Vine Avenue
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Continue on Frankston Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Frankston Highway
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Continue on State Highway 155 South
19.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 155 South
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Continue on North Frankston Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway
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Continue on North Elm Street
2213 ft · 31 sec · North Elm Street
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Continue on State Highway 155
20.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 155
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Continue on North Link Street
1290 ft · 26 sec · North Link Street
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Turn right onto East Palestine Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Palestine Avenue
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Continue on West Oak Street
11.7 mi · 14 min · West Oak Street
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Turn straight
75.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Continue on South State Highway 6
11.2 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right toward TX OSR
1377 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on South State Highway 6
1334 ft · 37 sec · South State Highway 6
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Turn right onto West Old San Antonio Road
8 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road
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Turn right
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right
874 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto United States Highway 77
26.9 mi · 31 min · United States Highway 77
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on South US Highway 77
24.7 mi · 28 min · South US Highway 77
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Continue on US 77
6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77
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Continue on United States Highway 77
1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77
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Continue on North Texana Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1409 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on Fairwinds Street
2010 ft · 29 sec · Fairwinds Street
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Turn left onto United States Highway 77
39.9 mi · 45 min · United States Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right
85 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
123 m · 8 sec · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
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Take the ramp straight
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
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Continue on Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2991 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
52 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 77 South
34 mi · 39 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
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
75.4 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 451.8 miles (727.1 km) and usually takes 08h 06m 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?
Parker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227.8 miles from Mount Pleasant and 223.9 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 397.3 miles (639.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 $60.24 one way or $120.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Parker
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 Parker.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 397.28 mi (639.36 km).
#1 Mount Pleasant
City in Titus County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,051 |
| Coordinates | 33.1567900, -94.9682700 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| 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: 727 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 38m |
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 | $60.24 | $120.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $67.78 | $135.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $73.18 | $146.36 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $63.65 | $127.30 |
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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