How far is Plains, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Plains, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 498.9 miles (802.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 434.5 miles (699.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 08m 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 07h 34m.
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City in Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plains and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plains and Corpus Christi.
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Start on County Road 139
32 m · 7 sec · County Road 139
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Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 1054
11.6 mi · 20 min · Farm to Market Road 1054
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 180
7.4 mi · 11 min · US Highway 180
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Continue on West Wasson Avenue
3039 ft · 53 sec · West Wasson Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 180
15.8 mi · 23 min · US Highway 180
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Continue on West Highway 180
13.6 mi · 20 min · West Highway 180
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Continue on Lamesa Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Lamesa Highway
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Continue on 25th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 25th Street
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Continue on Coliseum Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Coliseum Drive
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Continue on East Roby Highway
3072 ft · 52 sec · East Roby Highway
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Continue on East US Highway 180
701 ft · 12 sec · East US Highway 180
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Turn right onto South US Highway 84
582 ft · 16 sec · South US Highway 84
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Take the ramp straight toward US 84 East: Roscoe
1037 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 84
28.4 mi · 28 min · South US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
737 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Lamar Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153
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Turn right
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street
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Continue on Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street
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Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
40 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
54.3 mi · 55 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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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plains and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Plains 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 Plains to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 498.9 miles (802.9 km) and usually takes 07h 34m 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?
Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 247.5 miles from Plains and 251.4 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 434.5 miles (699.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.4 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 $66.51 one way or $133.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 156.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plains and Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plains and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 434.51 mi (699.27 km).
#1 Plains
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 1,655 |
| Coordinates | 32.9123200, -101.6445900 |
| Altitude | 901 |
| 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: 803 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 13m |
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 | $66.51 | $133.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $74.84 | $149.67 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $80.80 | $161.60 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $70.28 | $140.55 |
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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