How far is Preston, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Preston, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 479.3 miles (771.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 422.7 miles (680.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 48m.
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 Williamson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Preston and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preston and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Preston Bend Road
9.8 mi · 18 min · Preston Bend Road
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Turn left
64 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
143 m · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
99 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Preston Bend Road
154 m · 10 sec · Preston Bend Road
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Continue on Hardenburg Lane
6.9 mi · 8 min · Hardenburg Lane
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Take the ramp left toward US 82 East: Sherman
1654 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 82
4.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 82
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75: Denison, Dallas
760 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto East Highway 82
1059 ft · 21 sec · East Highway 82
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Turn slight right
56 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
2097 ft · 42 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left
837 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
8.7 mi · 9 min · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Continue on North Collins Freeway
10.1 mi · 10 min · North Collins Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
44.9 mi · 48 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
153 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North Central Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto Elm Street
93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway
1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway
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Turn right onto Young Street
572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street
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Turn left onto South Harwood Street
96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street
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Turn right onto Canton Street
2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
1773 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
26.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
58.5 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 183
2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183
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Continue on North Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue
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Continue straight
51.2 mi · 57 min
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Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792
8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive
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Continue on South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181
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Continue on North 8th Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South
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Continue on State Highway 89
4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89
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Continue on US Highway 181
5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 181
17.4 mi · 19 min · US Highway 181
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Take the exit slight right
1912 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right
1793 ft · 56 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
2474 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1548 ft · 29 sec
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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 Preston and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Preston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Preston to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 479.3 miles (771.3 km) and usually takes 07h 48m 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?
Jarrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 239.3 miles from Preston and 240 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 422.7 miles (680.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 CST. 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 $59.00 one way or $118.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Preston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Jarrell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jarrell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Preston and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 422.64 mi (680.17 km).
#1 Preston
Preston is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8823200, -96.6330500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 771 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 58m |
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 | $3.49 | $59.00 | $118.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $67.59 | $135.18 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $73.98 | $147.96 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $94.76 | $189.53 |
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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