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

The driving distance from Stanton, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 460.9 miles (741.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 398.1 miles (640.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
460.85 mi
07h 00m
Flight
398.11 mi
640.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
398.11 mi
Kilometers
640.7 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
460.85 mi
Kilometers
741.67 km
Drive Time
07h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 PM CDT
Return by in Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanton
2026-04-23T06:00
Arrive Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:01 PM to 2:31 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
9:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanton
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ingram
TX

City in Kerr County, Texas, USA

From Stanton
229 mi
03h 30m
To Corpus Christi
231.8 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Saint Mary Street

    26 m · 6 sec · South Saint Mary Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · East Front Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Business I-20

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Business I-20

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    119 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Abilene

    1260 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87 South: San Angelo

    846 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 20

    1684 ft · 48 sec · West Interstate 20

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    2016 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    44.3 mi · 44 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    72.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    21.5 mi · 23 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West Market Street

    1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Market Street

    2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

    957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  29. 29

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    140.3 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  30. 30

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  31. 31

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanton 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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lucian Adams Freeway
140 mi · 30%
I 10 East
112 mi · 24%
US Highway 87 South
86.8 mi · 19%
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
44.3 mi · 10%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 6%
South Main Street
21.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
07h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.8 mi
398.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ingram
03h 30m from Stanton
Leave By
9:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stanton 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 Stanton to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 460.9 miles (741.7 km) and usually takes 07h 00m 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?

Ingram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 229 miles from Stanton and 231.8 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 398.1 miles (640.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.8 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 $61.45 one way or $122.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stanton and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near Ingram

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

104 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanton and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 398.11 mi (640.7 km).

Stanton

#1 Stanton

City in Texas

Population3,056
Coordinates32.1292900, -101.7884600
Altitude812
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: Saint Mary Street (-101.788369, 32.129319)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 742 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.26 gal
61.56 L · about $61.45
Round trip
$122.89
32.52 gal · 123.12 L
Estimated CO2
144.5 kg one way
Round trip: 289 kg / 637 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $61.45 $122.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $69.14 $138.28
Premium $4.59 $74.65 $149.30
Diesel $3.99 $64.93 $129.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stanton and Corpus Christi. The current time is 06:00:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.