How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Lake Kiowa, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Lake Kiowa, TX is about 458.6 miles (738.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 399.8 miles (643.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 31m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Lake Kiowa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Lake Kiowa.
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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 right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue on State Highway 89
4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89
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Continue on US Highway 181
16 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181
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Continue on South 8th Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South
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Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street
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Continue on United States Highway 183
1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
2447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
51.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
16.3 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
17.8 mi · 19 min · North Freeway
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Merge slight left
2185 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
25.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1306
589 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto South Interstate 35
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Interstate 35
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto West California Street
1 mi · 2 min · West California Street
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Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Anthony Street
2097 ft · 44 sec · Anthony Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Burns City Road
2334 ft · 47 sec · Burns City Road
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 372
2988 ft · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 372
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 902
5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 902
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Turn sharp left onto County Road 219
82 m · 14 sec · County Road 219
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Turn right onto County Road 224
1.2 km · 3 min · County Road 224
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Turn slight right
592 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Kiowa Drive West
725 ft · 39 sec · Kiowa Drive West
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Turn left onto San Chez Drive
2104 ft · 2 min · San Chez Drive
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Turn left onto Navajo Trail
1863 ft · 1 min · Navajo Trail
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Turn left onto Kiowa Drive West
1 mi · 4 min · Kiowa Drive West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kiowa Drive North
1595 ft · 1 min · Kiowa Drive North
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Turn right onto Blackfoot Trail
2525 ft · 2 min · Blackfoot Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blackfoot Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Lake Kiowa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 01h 06m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Kiowa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Lake Kiowa?
The road trip is about 458.6 miles (738.1 km) and usually takes 08h 31m 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?
Serenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 229.8 miles from Corpus Christi and 228.9 miles from Lake Kiowa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 399.8 miles (643.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 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 $61.14 one way or $122.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.8 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Kiowa.
Stop Ideas Near Serenada
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 Serenada.
Taylor
Killeen, Texas
Austin
Fort Hood, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Lake Kiowa. Straight-line distance: 399.77 mi (643.36 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 Kiowa
Census designated place
| Population | 1,906 |
| Coordinates | 33.5770500, -97.0130600 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Kiowa (-97.01306, 33.57705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 738 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 43m |
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 | $61.14 | $122.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.80 | $137.59 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $74.28 | $148.56 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $64.61 | $129.21 |
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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