How far is Presidio, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Presidio, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 608.5 miles (979.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 439.9 miles (707.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 26m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Presidio and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Presidio and Corpus Christi.
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Start on West O'Reilly Street
25 m · 9 sec · West O'Reilly Street
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Turn sharp right onto North Erma Avenue
3271 ft · 1 min · North Erma Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on US 67 Business
1597 ft · 39 sec · US 67 Business
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Turn right onto US Highway 67
54.3 mi · 59 min · US Highway 67
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 67
4.1 mi · 4 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on South Highland Street
1993 ft · 51 sec · South Highland Street
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Turn right onto East San Antonio Street
2109 ft · 57 sec · East San Antonio Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
24.9 mi · 27 min · US Highway 90 East
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Continue on West Holland Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Holland Avenue
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Continue on East US Highway 90
7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90
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Turn slight left onto US Highway 67
21.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on South US Higway 67
25.4 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
677 ft · 14 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton
247.3 mi · 3 hr 52 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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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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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Presidio and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton
247 mi · 03h 52m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Presidio 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 Presidio to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 608.5 miles (979.3 km) and usually takes 09h 26m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 303.5 miles from Presidio and 305 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 439.9 miles (707.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 168.6 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 $81.14 one way or $162.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 190.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Presidio and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Presidio and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 439.9 mi (707.95 km).
#1 Presidio
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,770 |
| Coordinates | 29.5607400, -104.3721500 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| 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: 979 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 35m |
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 | $81.14 | $162.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $91.29 | $182.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $98.57 | $197.14 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $85.73 | $171.46 |
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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