How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Holiday Lakes, TX?

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Holiday Lakes, TX is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150 miles (241.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.19 mi
04h 16m
Flight
150 mi
241.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150 mi
Kilometers
241.4 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.19 mi
Kilometers
275.51 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holiday Lakes
Sun, Apr 19, 7:02 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Sun, Apr 19, 11:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-19T02:46
Arrive Holiday Lakes
Sun, Apr 19, 7:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 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
Point Comfort
TX

City in Calhoun County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
85.6 mi
02h 08m
To Holiday Lakes
85.6 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 29 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Holiday Lakes.

  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

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward FM 1069, Market Street

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FM 1069, Market Street

    107 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 35 Bypass

    3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass

    630 ft · 8 sec · State Highway 35 Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto FM 3036

    1.3 mi · 2 min · FM 3036

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 35 North

    29 mi · 43 min · State Highway 35 North

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1616 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 35 North

    38.3 mi · 57 min · State Highway 35 North

  17. 17

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    38.8 mi · 58 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    2 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Brazos Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Brazos Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Jimmy Phillips Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Jimmy Phillips Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Britt Bailey Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Britt Bailey Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.3 km · 3 min

  26. 26

    Turn right

    3115 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Sims Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Sims Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Creekside Drive

    1490 ft · 41 sec · Creekside Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on Texas Avenue

    1135 ft · 31 sec · Texas Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Lake Drive

    1461 ft · 45 sec · Lake Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    77 m · 11 sec · 4th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 35 North
67.3 mi · 39%
New Harbor Bridge
26.7 mi · 16%
Jimmy Phillips Boulevard
7.76 mi · 5%
State Highway 35 Bypass
3.28 mi · 2%
Britt Bailey Boulevard
2.32 mi · 1%
FM 3036
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

38.8 mi · 00h 58m

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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
150 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Point Comfort
02h 08m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holiday Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Holiday Lakes?

The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Point Comfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Corpus Christi and 85.6 miles from Holiday Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 150 miles (241.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.83 one way or $45.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 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 Holiday Lakes.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Holiday Lakes. Straight-line distance: 150 mi (241.4 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
Holiday Lakes

#2 Holiday Lakes

Town of the United States

Population1,225
Coordinates29.2096900, -95.5168900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Holiday Lakes (-95.51689, 29.20969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.87 L · about $22.83
Round trip
$45.65
12.08 gal · 45.74 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.83 $45.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.68 $51.36
Premium $4.59 $27.73 $55.46
Diesel $3.99 $24.12 $48.24

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Holiday Lakes. The current time is 02:46:11.

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.