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

The driving distance from Nash, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 357.2 miles (574.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 310.5 miles (499.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
357.19 mi
05h 50m
Flight
310.47 mi
499.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
310.47 mi
Kilometers
499.66 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.19 mi
Kilometers
574.84 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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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 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Mon, May 4, 11:48 PM CDT
Return by in Nash
Tue, May 5, 5:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nash
2026-05-04T17:58
Arrive Corpus Christi
Mon, May 4, 11:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nash
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mustang Ridge
TX

City in Travis County, Texas, United States

From Nash
180.7 mi
02h 55m
To Corpus Christi
176.5 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5.1 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    563 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 34

    5.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 34

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2464 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Dale Evans Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Dale Evans Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left

    740 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    48.3 mi · 48 min

  9. 9

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    58.5 mi · 55 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  16. 16

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  18. 18

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 57 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181

  24. 24

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 89

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 181

    5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181

  28. 28

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 181

    17.4 mi · 19 min · US Highway 181

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  31. 31

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  35. 35

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nash 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
37 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
64.4 mi · 18%
TX 130 Toll South
59.2 mi · 17%
North Magnolia Avenue
55.4 mi · 16%
Dale Evans Drive
49.7 mi · 14%
South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 11%
US Highway 181
24.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

TX 130 Toll South

Continue straight

58.5 mi · 00h 55m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
310.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mustang Ridge
02h 55m from Nash
Leave By
5:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nash 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 Nash to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 357.2 miles (574.8 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Mustang Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.7 miles from Nash and 176.5 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 310.5 miles (499.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 5:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.62 one way or $95.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nash and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near Mustang Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Austin

24 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

31 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

63 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

104 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nash and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 310.47 mi (499.66 km).

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#1 Nash

City in Bowie County, Texas, United States

Population2,177
Coordinates32.2657000, -96.8127700
Altitude159
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: FM 55 (-96.812729, 32.265719)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 575 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.6 gal
47.71 L · about $47.62
Round trip
$95.23
25.2 gal · 95.42 L
Estimated CO2
112 kg one way
Round trip: 224 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.62 $95.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.58 $107.15
Premium $4.59 $57.85 $115.69
Diesel $3.99 $50.31 $100.62

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Nash and Corpus Christi. The current time is 17:58:18.

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.