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

The driving distance from Parker, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
228.78 mi
03h 56m
Flight
200.81 mi
323.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.81 mi
Kilometers
323.18 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.78 mi
Kilometers
368.19 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM CDT
Return by in Parker
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parker
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parker
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
Yoakum
TX

City in Texas

From Parker
116.2 mi
01h 58m
To Corpus Christi
112.6 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farm to Market Road 50

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Farm to Market Road 50

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    33.6 mi · 37 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    874 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto United States Highway 77

    26.9 mi · 31 min · United States Highway 77

  6. 6

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South US Highway 77

    24.7 mi · 28 min · South US Highway 77

  8. 8

    Continue on US 77

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77

  10. 10

    Continue on North Texana Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1409 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Fairwinds Street

    2010 ft · 29 sec · Fairwinds Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto United States Highway 77

    39.9 mi · 45 min · United States Highway 77

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    85 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    123 m · 8 sec · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    2991 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    52 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto US Highway 77 South

    34 mi · 39 min · US Highway 77 South

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  33. 33

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parker 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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 77
67.1 mi · 29%
US Highway 77 South
34 mi · 15%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 14%
South US Highway 77
24.7 mi · 11%
Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
12.4 mi · 5%
US 77
6.76 mi · 3%
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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
200.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yoakum
01h 58m from Parker
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Parker 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 Parker to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Yoakum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.2 miles from Parker and 112.6 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.50 one way or $60.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yoakum

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

100 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parker and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 200.81 mi (323.18 km).

Parker

#1 Parker

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population5,442
Coordinates30.6049200, -96.5216300
Altitude73
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: Farm-to-Market Road 50 (-96.521675, 30.604911)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.56 L · about $30.50
Round trip
$60.99
16.14 gal · 61.12 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.50 $60.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.31 $68.63
Premium $4.59 $37.05 $74.10
Diesel $3.99 $32.22 $64.45

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

There is no time difference between Parker and Corpus Christi. The current time is 01:07:27.

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.