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

The driving distance from Pittsburg, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 440.9 miles (709.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 387 miles (622.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
440.84 mi
07h 53m
Flight
387.01 mi
622.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
387.01 mi
Kilometers
622.84 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
440.84 mi
Kilometers
709.47 km
Drive Time
07h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Thu, May 7, 5:02 PM CDT
Return by in Pittsburg
Fri, May 8, 12:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburg
2026-05-07T09:09
Arrive Corpus Christi
Thu, May 7, 5:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:53 PM to 3:23 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburg
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Caldwell
TX

City in Burleson County, Texas, United States

From Pittsburg
222 mi
03h 56m
To Corpus Christi
218.8 mi
03h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    23 m · 5 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    52 m · 13 sec · North Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    95 m · 9 sec · Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lafayette Street

    1370 ft · 41 sec · Lafayette Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Greer Boulevard

    16.7 mi · 19 min · South Greer Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on North Wood Street

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Wood Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto US Highway 271

    5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271

  11. 11

    Continue on East Gentry Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Beckham Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Beckham Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    1962 ft · 42 sec · East Front Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Fourth Street

    2096 ft · 35 sec · West Fourth Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Glenwood Boulevard

    1279 ft · 30 sec · West Glenwood Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Vine Avenue

    1970 ft · 36 sec · South Vine Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Frankston Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 155 South

    19.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 155 South

  20. 20

    Continue on North Frankston Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on North Elm Street

    2213 ft · 31 sec · North Elm Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 155

    20.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 155

  23. 23

    Continue on North Link Street

    1290 ft · 26 sec · North Link Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Palestine Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Palestine Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on West Oak Street

    11.7 mi · 14 min · West Oak Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    75.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  27. 27

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    11.2 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward TX OSR

    1377 ft · 38 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    1334 ft · 37 sec · South State Highway 6

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Old San Antonio Road

    8 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road

  31. 31

    Turn right

    36.6 mi · 40 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    874 ft · 24 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 3 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto United States Highway 77

    26.9 mi · 31 min · United States Highway 77

  35. 35

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street

  36. 36

    Continue on South US Highway 77

    24.7 mi · 28 min · South US Highway 77

  37. 37

    Continue on US 77

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77

  38. 38

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77

  39. 39

    Continue on North Texana Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1409 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Fairwinds Street

    2010 ft · 29 sec · Fairwinds Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto United States Highway 77

    39.9 mi · 45 min · United States Highway 77

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right

    85 m · 8 sec

  44. 44

    Turn straight onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    123 m · 8 sec · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  45. 45

    Take the ramp straight

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  46. 46

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  47. 47

    Continue on Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight right

    2991 ft · 1 min

  49. 49

    Turn left

    52 m · 7 sec

  50. 50

    Turn right onto US Highway 77 South

    34 mi · 39 min · US Highway 77 South

  51. 51

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  52. 52

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  53. 53

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  54. 54

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  55. 55

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  56. 56

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  57. 57

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  58. 58

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  59. 59

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  60. 60

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  61. 61

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  62. 62

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  63. 63

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  64. 64

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburg 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
64 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 77
67.1 mi · 15%
US Highway 77 South
34 mi · 8%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 7%
South US Highway 77
24.7 mi · 6%
State Highway 155
20.7 mi · 5%
State Highway 155 South
19.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
387 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caldwell
03h 56m from Pittsburg
Leave By
8:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburg and Mostly Cloudy then Slight 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 Pittsburg to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 440.9 miles (709.5 km) and usually takes 07h 53m 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?

Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222 miles from Pittsburg and 218.8 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 387 miles (622.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 $58.80 one way or $117.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburg and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near Caldwell

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

35 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

69 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

84 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Temple

88 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 387.01 mi (622.84 km).

Pittsburg

#1 Pittsburg

City in Texas, USA

Population4,680
Coordinates32.9954000, -94.9657700
Altitude120
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: Church Street (-94.965748, 32.99546)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 709 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.56 gal
58.89 L · about $58.80
Round trip
$117.60
31.12 gal · 117.78 L
Estimated CO2
138.3 kg one way
Round trip: 276.6 kg / 610 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $58.80 $117.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $66.16 $132.32
Premium $4.59 $71.44 $142.87
Diesel $3.99 $62.13 $124.26

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburg and Corpus Christi. The current time is 09:09:04.

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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.