How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Lindsay, TX?

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Lindsay, TX is about 451.6 miles (726.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 403.3 miles (649.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
451.6 mi
08h 07m
Flight
403.31 mi
649.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
403.31 mi
Kilometers
649.07 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
451.6 mi
Kilometers
726.78 km
Drive Time
08h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lindsay
Sat, May 30, 10:34 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Sun, May 31, 6:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-05-30T14:27
Arrive Lindsay
Sat, May 30, 10:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:07 PM to 3:37 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Serenada
TX

Census designated place

From Corpus Christi
226.3 mi
04h 03m
To Lindsay
225.3 mi
04h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Lindsay.

  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 right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 89

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 181

    16 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181

  11. 11

    Continue on South 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South

  13. 13

    Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  18. 18

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  20. 20

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  21. 21

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  22. 22

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    51.5 mi · 54 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North

    16.3 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto North Freeway

    17.8 mi · 19 min · North Freeway

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    2185 ft · 27 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 29 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman

    751 ft · 18 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Summitt Avenue

    53 m · 8 sec · Summitt Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 4 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Hickory Drive

    1575 ft · 45 sec · Hickory Drive

  39. 39

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    102 m · 9 sec · 6th Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Walnut Street

    116 m · 11 sec · Walnut Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Main Street

    1270 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
42 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 22%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 13%
I 35W
51.5 mi · 11%
North Freeway
47 mi · 10%
US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 9%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
403.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Serenada
04h 03m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindsay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Lindsay?

The road trip is about 451.6 miles (726.8 km) and usually takes 08h 07m 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 226.3 miles from Corpus Christi and 225.3 miles from Lindsay.

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

The direct path is about 403.3 miles (649.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 $60.20 one way or $120.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindsay.

Stop Ideas Near Serenada

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Serenada, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Serenada.

RAIL

Taylor

31 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

47 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

Austin

48 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

49 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Lindsay. Straight-line distance: 403.31 mi (649.07 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
Lindsay

#2 Lindsay

Town of Cooke County, Texas, USA

Population1,159
Coordinates33.6359400, -97.2227900
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Lindsay (-97.22279, 33.63594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 727 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.93 gal
60.32 L · about $60.20
Round trip
$120.40
31.86 gal · 120.64 L
Estimated CO2
141.6 kg one way
Round trip: 283.1 kg / 624 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $60.20 $120.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $67.73 $135.47
Premium $4.59 $73.13 $146.27
Diesel $3.99 $63.61 $127.22

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Lindsay. The current time is 14:27:53.

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.