How far is Barton Creek, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?

The driving distance from Barton Creek, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.31 mi
03h 40m
Flight
174.03 mi
280.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.03 mi
Kilometers
280.07 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.31 mi
Kilometers
338.46 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Tue, May 12, 11:10 PM CDT
Return by in Barton Creek
Wed, May 13, 2:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barton Creek
2026-05-12T19:29
Arrive Corpus Christi
Tue, May 12, 11:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barton Creek
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Pleasanton
TX

Human settlement in Atascosa County, Texas, United States of America

From Barton Creek
112.3 mi
01h 50m
To Corpus Christi
98.1 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barton Creek and Corpus Christi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barton Creek and Corpus Christi.

  1. 1

    Start on Mendocino Drive

    56 m · 14 sec · Mendocino Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Navidad Drive

    1379 ft · 1 min · Navidad Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Barton Creek Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Barton Creek Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bee Caves Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Bee Caves Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 360 South

    707 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on South Loop 360

    822 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Capital of Texas Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · South Capital of Texas Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North, US 290 East, I 35 South: Waco, San Antonio

    2426 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South: San Antonio

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    42.6 mi · 46 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop

    11 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi

    2457 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    134 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  20. 20

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barton Creek and Corpus Christi.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 37 South
134 mi · 64%
Purple Heart Trail
54.6 mi · 26%
Connally Loop
11 mi · 5%
North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 5%
South Capital of Texas Highway
6.96 mi · 3%
Barton Creek Boulevard
2.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 37 South

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
174 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasanton
01h 50m from Barton Creek
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Barton Creek 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 Barton Creek to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pleasanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Barton Creek and 98.1 miles from Corpus Christi.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 174 miles (280.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.04 one way or $56.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Barton Creek and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pleasanton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasanton.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

50 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

114 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barton Creek and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 174.03 mi (280.07 km).

Barton Creek

#1 Barton Creek

Census designated place

Population3,077
Coordinates30.2852100, -97.8691700
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Corpus Christi

#2 Corpus Christi

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.

Population327,248
Coordinates27.8005800, -97.3963800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Mendocino Drive (-97.869212, 30.285359)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.09 L · about $28.04
Round trip
$56.08
14.84 gal · 56.18 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.04 $56.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.55 $63.10
Premium $4.59 $34.07 $68.13
Diesel $3.99 $29.63 $59.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Barton Creek and Corpus Christi. The current time is 19:29:52.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.