How far is Tornillo, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Tornillo, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 662.7 miles (1066.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 579.4 miles (932.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tornillo and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tornillo and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Alameda Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Alameda Avenue
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Turn right onto O T Smith Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · O T Smith Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto O T Smith Road
1.2 km · 52 sec · O T Smith Road
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Take the exit right
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
131 mi · 2 hr 3 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 Tornillo and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
O T Smith Road
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tornillo 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 Tornillo to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 662.7 miles (1066.5 km) and usually takes 09h 35m 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 330.5 miles from Tornillo and 332.2 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 579.4 miles (932.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.3 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 $88.35 one way or $176.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 207.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tornillo and Corpus Christi, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tornillo and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tornillo and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 579.36 mi (932.39 km).
#1 Tornillo
Census designated place
| Population | 1,568 |
| Coordinates | 31.4454000, -106.0883100 |
| Altitude | 1093 |
| 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: 1066 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 16m |
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 | $88.35 | $176.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $99.41 | $198.82 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $107.34 | $214.68 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $93.36 | $186.71 |
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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