How far is Cienegas Terrace, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Cienegas Terrace, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 275.3 miles (443 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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City in La Salle County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cienegas Terrace and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cienegas Terrace and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Mesa Drive
1820 ft · 1 min · Mesa Drive
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Turn left onto Park Drive
1691 ft · 1 min · Park Drive
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Turn left onto Cienegas Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cienegas Road
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Continue on Lionel Martinez Boulevard
2315 ft · 2 min · Lionel Martinez Boulevard
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Continue on Avenue T
125 m · 23 sec · Avenue T
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Turn right onto West Gibbs Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Gibbs Street
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Turn right onto North Bedell Avenue
589 ft · 10 sec · North Bedell Avenue
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Continue on Doctor Fermin Calderon Boulevard
52.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Doctor Fermin Calderon Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Veterans Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Veterans Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Main Street
41.9 mi · 48 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
1156 ft · 14 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn slight left onto Loop 225
1651 ft · 22 sec · Loop 225
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 83
42.3 mi · 44 min · South US Highway 83
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Turn left onto West State Highway 44
94.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min · West State Highway 44
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Continue on East Main Street
26.2 mi · 30 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
2977 ft · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight right
2489 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto East State Highway 44
11.3 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 44
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 358 West
3006 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Padre Island Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on I 37 South
2264 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 6 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 Cienegas Terrace 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.
West State Highway 44
Turn left onto West State Highway 44
94.8 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cienegas Terrace and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cienegas Terrace to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 275.3 miles (443 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Encinal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from Cienegas Terrace and 133.3 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 7:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.69 one way or $73.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cienegas Terrace and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Corpus Christi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cienegas Terrace and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 240.9 mi (387.69 km).
#1 Cienegas Terrace
Census designated place
| Population | 3,424 |
| Coordinates | 29.3674500, -100.9437100 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 443 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $36.69 | $73.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.29 | $82.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $44.58 | $89.16 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.77 | $77.54 |
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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