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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Calhoun County, Texas, United States
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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.
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Start on the route
1177 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
1576 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard
37 m · 2 sec · North Brownlee Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
681 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge
10.1 mi · 11 min · New Harbor Bridge
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Keep slight left
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward FM 1069, Market Street
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FM 1069, Market Street
107 m · 10 sec
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Continue on State Highway 35 Bypass
3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass
630 ft · 8 sec · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Turn straight onto FM 3036
1.3 mi · 2 min · FM 3036
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Turn left onto State Highway 35 North
29 mi · 43 min · State Highway 35 North
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Continue on Main Street
1616 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 35 North
38.3 mi · 57 min · State Highway 35 North
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Turn left
12.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left
38.8 mi · 58 min
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Turn right
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto East Brazos Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East Brazos Avenue
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Continue on Jimmy Phillips Boulevard
7.8 mi · 12 min · Jimmy Phillips Boulevard
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Turn left onto Britt Bailey Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Britt Bailey Boulevard
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.3 km · 3 min
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Turn right
3115 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Sims Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Sims Road
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Turn left onto Creekside Drive
1490 ft · 41 sec · Creekside Drive
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Continue on Texas Avenue
1135 ft · 31 sec · Texas Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Lake Drive
1461 ft · 45 sec · Lake Drive
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Turn left onto 4th Street
77 m · 11 sec · 4th Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 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).
#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 Holiday Lakes
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,225 |
| Coordinates | 29.2096900, -95.5168900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holiday Lakes (-95.51689, 29.20969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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