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

The driving distance from Rendon, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 376.2 miles (605.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m 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
376.26 mi
06h 07m
Flight
330.1 mi
531.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
330.1 mi
Kilometers
531.24 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
376.26 mi
Kilometers
605.53 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Sat, Apr 25, 8:36 PM CDT
Return by in Rendon
Sun, Apr 26, 2:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rendon
2026-04-25T14:29
Arrive Corpus Christi
Sat, Apr 25, 8:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 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
11:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rendon
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
Montopolis
TX

This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.

From Rendon
188.8 mi
03h 03m
To Corpus Christi
187.5 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rendon Bloodworth Road

    10 m · 3 sec · Rendon Bloodworth Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rendon Road

    1314 ft · 33 sec · Rendon Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rendon Bloodworth Road

    1 km · 1 min · Rendon Bloodworth Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Rendon Crowley Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · East Rendon Crowley Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    549 ft · 13 sec · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    72.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · South Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    58.5 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  15. 15

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  17. 17

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 57 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181

  23. 23

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 89

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 181

    5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181

  27. 27

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 181

    17.4 mi · 19 min · US Highway 181

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  34. 34

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rendon 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
36 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
72.2 mi · 19%
Purple Heart Trail
64.4 mi · 17%
TX 130 Toll South
59.2 mi · 16%
North Magnolia Avenue
55.4 mi · 15%
South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 11%
US Highway 181
24.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

72.1 mi · 01h 14m

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
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
330.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montopolis
03h 03m from Rendon
Leave By
11:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rendon and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rendon to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 376.2 miles (605.5 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?

Montopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.8 miles from Rendon and 187.5 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 $50.19 one way or $100.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Montopolis

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

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

RAIL

Austin

7 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

45 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

47 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

98 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rendon and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 330.1 mi (531.24 km).

Rendon

#1 Rendon

Census designated place

Population12,552
Coordinates32.5762500, -97.2414000
Altitude224
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: Rendon Bloodworth Road (-97.2414, 32.576268)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 606 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.28 gal
50.26 L · about $50.19
Round trip
$100.37
26.56 gal · 100.52 L
Estimated CO2
118 kg one way
Round trip: 236 kg / 520 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.19 $100.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.47 $112.93
Premium $4.59 $60.97 $121.94
Diesel $3.99 $53.03 $106.05

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Rendon and Corpus Christi. The current time is 14:29:03.

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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.