Albuquerque to Corpus Christi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

741.5 miles 1193.3 km · straight line
849.4 miles actual route 1366.9 km · driving distance
15h 2min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
130° SE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Corpus Christi?

The distance from Albuquerque to Corpus Christi is 741.5 miles (1193.3 km) as the crow flies. Corpus Christi is located SE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 849.4 miles, taking about 15h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Corpus Christi in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Corpus Christi. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Corpus Christi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 2min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 2min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~19h 33min $102–$297* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Corpus Christi

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Corpus Christi
27.80°N, 97.40°W
America/Chicago
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM