How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Lake Brownwood, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Lake Brownwood, TX is about 342 miles (550.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295 miles (474.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Comal County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Lake Brownwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Lake Brownwood.
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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
125.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Continue on McAllister Freeway
14.9 mi · 18 min · McAllister Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
100.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183
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At the end of the road, turn left
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on East Commerce Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Belle Plain Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Belle Plain Avenue
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Turn right onto Cottonwood Street
1567 ft · 43 sec · Cottonwood Street
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Continue on FM 2125
6.2 mi · 15 min · FM 2125
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Turn right onto Spillway Road
550 ft · 29 sec · Spillway Road
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Turn left onto Kirkland Drive
2312 ft · 2 min · Kirkland Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kirkland Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Lake Brownwood.
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
125 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Brownwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Lake Brownwood?
The road trip is about 342 miles (550.4 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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?
Bulverde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.3 miles from Corpus Christi and 170.8 miles from Lake Brownwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295 miles (474.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 $45.61 one way or $91.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Brownwood.
Stop Ideas Near Bulverde
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Bulverde City Hall (Rathaus)
San Antonio Fire Department Station #46
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bulverde.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Lake Brownwood. Straight-line distance: 295.05 mi (474.83 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 Lake Brownwood
Census designated place
| Population | 1,532 |
| Coordinates | 31.8357000, -99.0078300 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Brownwood (-99.00783, 31.8357)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 550 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $45.61 | $91.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.32 | $102.64 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.41 | $110.83 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.20 | $96.39 |
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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