How far is San Elizario, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from San Elizario, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 677.2 miles (1089.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 593.2 miles (954.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 33m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Elizario and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Elizario and Corpus Christi.
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Start on San Elizario Rd.
134 m · 24 sec · San Elizario Rd.
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Socorro Road
121 m · 13 sec · Socorro Road
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Turn right onto Clint - San Elizario Road
1369 ft · 27 sec · Clint - San Elizario Road
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Continue on South San Elizario Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · South San Elizario Road
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Turn right onto North Loop Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive
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Turn left onto Clint-San Elizario Road
1709 ft · 26 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road
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Continue on FM 1110
1.3 km · 1 min · FM 1110
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Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East
847 ft · 26 sec · Gateway Boulevard East
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Take the ramp straight
963 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
143.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Keep slight right
363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 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 San Elizario and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Gateway Boulevard East
Keep slight right
363 mi · 05h 45m
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 then Chance Rain Showers leaving San Elizario and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Elizario to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 677.2 miles (1089.8 km) and usually takes 09h 33m 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?
Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 338.7 miles from San Elizario and 338.5 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 593.2 miles (954.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 84 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 MDT. 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 $90.28 one way or $180.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 212.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between San Elizario and Corpus Christi, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around San Elizario and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Elizario and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 593.19 mi (954.65 km).
#1 San Elizario
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
| Population | 9,062 |
| Coordinates | 31.5851100, -106.2727600 |
| 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: 1090 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 26m |
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 | $90.28 | $180.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $101.58 | $203.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $109.68 | $219.36 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $95.39 | $190.79 |
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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