How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Cleveland, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Cleveland, TX is about 334.4 miles (538.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.1 miles (466.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Cleveland.
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Start on the route
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
123.4 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
1054 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right
31.7 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87 North: Fredericksburg, San Angelo
1302 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 87
20.1 mi · 23 min · US Highway 87
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Continue on South Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward North US Highway 87
538 ft · 10 sec · North US Highway 87
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 87
39.7 mi · 44 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on San Antonio Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Antonio Street
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Turn left onto Fort McKavitt Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Fort McKavitt 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 United States Highway 87; United States Highway 377
14.6 mi · 17 min · United States Highway 87; United States Highway 377
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street
1347 ft · 19 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn straight onto United States Highway 87
3.3 mi · 4 min · United States Highway 87
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Take the exit slight right
715 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
40.1 mi · 46 min
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Turn right onto Bowie Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Bowie Avenue
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 1176
4.7 mi · 8 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1176
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Keep slight right to continue on Farm-to-Market Road 1176
2 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1176
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1176
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Cleveland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Continue straight
123 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 334.4 miles (538.1 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Scenic Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.5 miles from Corpus Christi and 166.9 miles from Cleveland.
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 44.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.59 one way or $89.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.
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 Corpus Christi and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 290.04 mi (466.78 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Cleveland
City in Liberty County, Texas
| Population | 8,458 |
| Coordinates | 31.6766700, -99.2533300 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Cleveland (-99.25333, 31.67667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 538 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
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 | $44.59 | $89.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.17 | $100.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $54.17 | $108.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.12 | $94.23 |
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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