How far is Plains, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Plains, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 560.5 miles (902.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 492.9 miles (793.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 27m.
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 Menard County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 Cowboy Way
3260 ft · 50 sec · Cowboy Way
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Continue on Highway 82
30.5 mi · 31 min · Highway 82
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Continue on West Main Street
128 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 14th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 14th Street
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Turn sharp left onto Seagraves Road
1240 ft · 20 sec · Seagraves Road
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Turn right onto Lamesa Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Lamesa Highway
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Continue on State Highway 137
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 137
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Continue on Lamesa Highway
14.7 mi · 15 min · Lamesa Highway
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Continue on Brownfield Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Brownfield Highway
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Continue on North State Highway 137
15.3 mi · 23 min · North State Highway 137
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Continue on North Bryan Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bryan Avenue
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
1.1 km · 55 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Lynn Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Lynn Avenue
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on William Crooker Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway
52.1 mi · 52 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 87 South
14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South
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Continue straight
72.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
21.5 mi · 23 min · South Main 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Plains 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 Plains to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 560.5 miles (902.1 km) and usually takes 08h 27m 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?
Menard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 279.3 miles from Plains and 281.2 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 492.9 miles (793.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.6 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 $74.75 one way or $149.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 175.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plains and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Menard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Menard City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menard.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plains and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 492.94 mi (793.31 km).
#1 Plains
City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 1,616 |
| Coordinates | 33.1887100, -102.8279900 |
| Altitude | 1110 |
| 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: 902 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 59m |
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 | $74.75 | $149.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $84.10 | $168.21 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $90.81 | $181.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $78.98 | $157.96 |
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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