How far is Bee Cave, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Bee Cave, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Atascosa County, Texas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bee Cave and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bee Cave and Corpus Christi.
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Start on the route
62 m · 15 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Ranch Road 620 South
61 m · 10 sec · Ranch Road 620 South
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Turn left onto West Highway 71
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Highway 71
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Continue on State Highway 71 West
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 71 West
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Turn slight right
84 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto West US Highway 290 Frontage Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West US Highway 290 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 1826
1.4 km · 1 min · Ranch Road 1826
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Turn left onto West Slaughter Lane
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Slaughter Lane
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Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1 South
1533 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on 45 Toll East
1483 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto 45 Southwest Toll Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · 45 Southwest Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on FM 1626 South
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto North FM 1626
8.8 mi · 12 min · North FM 1626
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Turn slight right onto I 35 South: San Marcos
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
1 mi · 2 min · South Interstate 35
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Continue on North Old Highway 81
2104 ft · 42 sec · North Old Highway 81
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 28 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop
11 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi
2457 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
134 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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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 Bee Cave and Corpus Christi.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bee Cave 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 Bee Cave to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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 111.7 miles from Bee Cave and 116.4 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.42 one way or $60.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bee Cave and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton
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 Pleasanton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bee Cave and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 176.42 mi (283.92 km).
#1 Bee Cave
City in Texas
| Population | 6,983 |
| Coordinates | 30.3085400, -97.9450100 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $30.42 | $60.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.23 | $68.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.96 | $73.92 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.14 | $64.29 |
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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