Road Trips from Corpus Christi, TX
Looking for a weekend escape from Corpus Christi? You've got options ranging from a quick half-day drive to longer hauls. Most routes stick to highways, offering a straightforward journey through gently rolling terrain, though a couple venture into hillier landscapes. Several options put you near national monuments like Waco Mammoth, while others offer access to historic parks further west. Whether you need a day trip or an overnight adventure, there's a route to fit your weekend plans.
Total Routes
155
Shortest
3.7h
With Parks Nearby
97
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
115 total in this range
Dallas, TX
7h 2m390.3 mi one way
Fort Worth, TX
6h 52m381.3 mi one way
Watauga, TX
7h 10m393.7 mi one way
North Richland Hills, TX
7h 8m391.8 mi one way
Del Rio, TX
5h 16m280.1 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
36 total in this range
Tioga, TX
8h 11m445.2 mi one way
Tioga is a 445-mile drive that will take 8.2 hours. This route scores a 9 and offers mostly flat terrain. You’ll pass by Waco Mammoth National Monument. Overnight stays are recommended for this destination.
Haskell, TX
8h 2m455.4 mi one way
For Haskell, plan for 455 miles and 8 hours of driving. This route scores a 9 and features gently rolling terrain. You'll pass by San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. An overnight stay is recommended here.
Gunter, TX
8h 2m439.5 mi one way
Gunter is 439 miles away, a drive of 8 hours with a score of 9. The terrain is mostly flat. You'll pass Waco Mammoth National Monument along the way. This trip is recommended for an overnight stay.
Saint Jo, TX
8h 26m469.3 mi one way
Saint Jo is a 469-mile trip that takes 8.4 hours. It scores a 9 and features gently rolling terrain. You'll pass Waco Mammoth National Monument. This destination is recommended for an overnight stay.
Seymour, TX
8h 50m501.2 mi one way
This is a long-haul drive to Seymour, 501 miles and 8.8 hours. It scores a 9 and offers gently rolling terrain. You’ll pass by San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. Overnight stays are recommended.
Browse by Mood
Dallas, TX
7h 2m390.3 mi one way
Fort Worth, TX
6h 52m381.3 mi one way
Watauga, TX
7h 10m393.7 mi one way
North Richland Hills, TX
7h 8m391.8 mi one way
Dallas, TX
7h 2m390.3 mi one way
Fort Worth, TX
6h 52m381.3 mi one way
North Richland Hills, TX
7h 8m391.8 mi one way
McKinney, TX
7h 40m422.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With gently rolling terrain and access to parks like Waco Mammoth, spring offers pleasant driving conditions for most routes.
Summer
The mostly highway routes are suitable for summer travel, though terrain can be hilly on some longer drives.
Fall
Expect favorable driving conditions on these routes, which feature gently rolling or flat terrain and pass by national monuments.
Winter
Most routes offer a straightforward highway drive through gently rolling terrain, suitable for winter travel.
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