How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Flatonia, TX?

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Flatonia, TX is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.51 mi
03h 01m
Flight
131.55 mi
211.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.55 mi
Kilometers
211.71 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.51 mi
Kilometers
234.18 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flatonia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-22T21:54
Arrive Flatonia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
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
Goliad
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Corpus Christi
72.9 mi
01h 30m
To Flatonia
72.6 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Flatonia.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1177 ft · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard

    37 m · 2 sec · North Brownlee Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    681 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge

    10.1 mi · 11 min · New Harbor Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Highway 35

    2925 ft · 1 min · State Highway 35

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 136

    17.8 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Alamo Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 183

    22.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 183

  16. 16

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    28.6 mi · 32 min · North US Highway 183

  18. 18

    Continue on South Esplanade Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Esplanade Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 183

  20. 20

    Turn right onto US Highway 77A North

    14.4 mi · 22 min · US Highway 77A North

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Highway 95 North

    7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 95 North

  22. 22

    Continue on West 5th Street

    1 km · 59 sec · West 5th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 95 North

    9.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 95 North

  24. 24

    Continue on South Lavaca Drive

    8.5 mi · 13 min · South Lavaca Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on South Faires Street

    3154 ft · 56 sec · South Faires Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Main Street North

    969 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street North

  27. 27

    Continue on West Main Street North

    22 m · 9 sec · West Main Street North

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 183
30.9 mi · 21%
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 19%
US Highway 183
22.6 mi · 16%
State Highway 95 North
16.8 mi · 12%
US Highway 77A North
14.4 mi · 10%
New Harbor Bridge
12 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 183

Continue on North US Highway 183

28.6 mi · 00h 32m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goliad
01h 30m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Flatonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Flatonia?

The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Goliad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Corpus Christi and 72.6 miles from Flatonia.

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

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.42 one way or $38.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Flatonia.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Flatonia. Straight-line distance: 131.55 mi (211.71 km).

Corpus Christi

#1 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
Flatonia

#2 Flatonia

Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States

Population1,453
Coordinates29.6877300, -97.1086000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Flatonia (-97.1086, 29.68773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.44 L · about $19.42
Round trip
$38.85
10.28 gal · 38.88 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.42 $38.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.86 $43.71
Premium $4.59 $23.60 $47.20
Diesel $3.99 $20.52 $41.05

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Flatonia. The current time is 21:54:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.