How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Lake Dunlap, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Lake Dunlap, TX is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Atascosa County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Lake Dunlap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Lake Dunlap.
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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
115.9 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South
971 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North
2383 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
10.6 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
2.8 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.2 mi · 1 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 725: Seguin Avenue, Lake McQueeney
963 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 South
1 km · 1 min · Interstate 35 South
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Turn right onto South Seguin Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Seguin Avenue
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Turn left onto East Zipp Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Zipp Road
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Turn right onto Potthast Drive
1920 ft · 1 min · Potthast Drive
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Turn right
130 m · 31 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Lake Dunlap.
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
Continue straight
116 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Corpus Christi and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Lake Dunlap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Lake Dunlap?
The road trip is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Christine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Corpus Christi and 86.5 miles from Lake Dunlap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.35 one way or $42.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Corpus Christi and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Lake Dunlap.
Stop Ideas Near Christine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Christine.
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Lake Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 135.88 mi (218.68 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 Dunlap
Census-designated place in Texas
| Population | 1,934 |
| Coordinates | 29.6757800, -98.0722300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Dunlap (-98.07223, 29.67578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $3.49 | $21.35 | $42.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $24.46 | $48.92 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $26.78 | $53.55 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $34.30 | $68.59 |
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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