How far is Van, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Van, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 404 miles (650.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 342.9 miles (551.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lee County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Van and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van and Corpus Christi.
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Start on North Maple Street
47 m · 7 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1769 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Oak Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Oak Street
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Take the ramp left toward East I 20: Longview
1601 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 49 Toll
1971 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right
2344 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Toll 49
14.9 mi · 16 min · Toll 49
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 155: Tyler, Noonday
2473 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 155 South
14.1 mi · 16 min · State Highway 155 South
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Continue on North Frankston Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway
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Continue on North Elm Street
2213 ft · 31 sec · North Elm Street
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Continue on State Highway 155
20.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 155
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Continue on North Link Street
1290 ft · 26 sec · North Link Street
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Turn right onto East Palestine Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Palestine Avenue
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Continue on West Oak Street
11.7 mi · 14 min · West Oak Street
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Turn straight
75.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Continue on South State Highway 6
11.2 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right toward TX OSR
1377 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on South State Highway 6
1334 ft · 37 sec · South State Highway 6
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Turn right onto West Old San Antonio Road
8 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road
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Turn right
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right
874 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto United States Highway 77
26.9 mi · 31 min · United States Highway 77
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on South US Highway 77
24.7 mi · 28 min · South US Highway 77
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Continue on US 77
6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77
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Continue on United States Highway 77
1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77
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Continue on North Texana Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1409 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on Fairwinds Street
2010 ft · 29 sec · Fairwinds Street
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Turn left onto United States Highway 77
39.9 mi · 45 min · United States Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right
85 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
123 m · 8 sec · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
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Take the ramp straight
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
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Continue on Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2991 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
52 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 77 South
34 mi · 39 min · US Highway 77 South
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Turn straight onto Alamo Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street
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Turn left onto East Empresario Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street
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Turn right
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 136
17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Take the ramp right
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
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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 Van and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
75.4 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Van 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 Van to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 404 miles (650.2 km) and usually takes 07h 05m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.7 miles from Van and 199.3 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 342.9 miles (551.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 $53.89 one way or $107.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Van and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 342.9 mi (551.84 km).
#1 Van
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,778 |
| Coordinates | 32.5248600, -95.6371800 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 650 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 02m |
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 | $53.89 | $107.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.63 | $121.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $65.47 | $130.94 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $56.94 | $113.88 |
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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