How far is Weatherford, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Weatherford, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 398.1 miles (640.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 343.4 miles (552.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.
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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weatherford and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weatherford and Corpus Christi.
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Start on North Main Street
67 m · 11 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
83 m · 7 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
84 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Bethel Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Bethel Road
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Turn right onto West Interstate 20
2802 ft · 56 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
919 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
19 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281: Stephenville, Mineral Wells
816 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road
1401 ft · 42 sec · I-20 Service Road
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Turn left onto South US Highway 281
27.4 mi · 31 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on East Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road
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Continue on South US Highway 281
18 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North 2nd Street
2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue
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Turn right onto South US Highway 281
20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Water Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
46 mi · 54 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue on William J Bordelon Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 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 Weatherford and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 leaving Weatherford 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 Weatherford to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 398.1 miles (640.7 km) and usually takes 06h 17m 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?
Johnson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.4 miles from Weatherford and 198.7 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 343.4 miles (552.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 $53.09 one way or $106.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Weatherford and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Johnson City
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 Johnson City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weatherford and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 343.44 mi (552.72 km).
#1 Weatherford
City in and county east of Parker County, Texas, United States
| Population | 34,698 |
| Coordinates | 32.7593000, -97.7972500 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| 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: 641 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 58m |
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 | $53.09 | $106.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.74 | $119.48 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $64.50 | $129.01 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $56.10 | $112.20 |
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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