How far is Cleveland, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Cleveland, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 332.6 miles (535.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.1 miles (466.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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 05h 07m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Farm-to-Market Road 1176
1.8 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1176
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Keep slight left to continue on Farm-to-Market Road 1176
4.8 mi · 8 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1176
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Continue on Bowie Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Bowie Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Street
40.2 mi · 46 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto United States Highway 87
3.4 mi · 4 min · United States Highway 87
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Continue on Commerce Street
1347 ft · 23 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
14.6 mi · 17 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on North US Highway 87
13.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on Fort McKavitt Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · Fort McKavitt Street
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Take the exit slight right
51 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Antonio Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Antonio Street
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Continue on South US Highway 87
39.7 mi · 44 min · South US Highway 87
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on South US Highway 87
20.2 mi · 23 min · South US Highway 87
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
27.2 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
140.3 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
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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 Cleveland and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Lucian Adams Freeway
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140 mi · 02h 23m
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 Rain Showers leaving Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 332.6 miles (535.3 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Scenic Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.8 miles from Cleveland and 164.8 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.1 miles (466.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 6:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.37 one way or $88.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Scenic Oaks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Bulverde City Hall (Rathaus)
Nelson City Dance Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scenic Oaks.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 290.04 mi (466.78 km).
#1 Cleveland
City in Liberty County, Texas
| Population | 8,458 |
| Coordinates | 31.6766700, -99.2533300 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 535 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
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 | $44.37 | $88.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.92 | $99.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $53.90 | $107.80 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.88 | $93.76 |
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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