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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Meadowlakes, TX is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.73 mi
04h 11m
Flight
198.43 mi
319.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.43 mi
Kilometers
319.35 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.73 mi
Kilometers
368.1 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meadowlakes
Sat, May 30, 4:02 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Sat, May 30, 8:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-05-29T23:51
Arrive Meadowlakes
Sat, May 30, 4:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pleasanton
TX

Human settlement in Atascosa County, Texas, United States of America

From Corpus Christi
114.6 mi
02h 05m
To Meadowlakes
114.1 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    125.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  4. 4

    Continue on McAllister Freeway

    14.9 mi · 18 min · McAllister Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    65.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2597 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Avenue N

    2764 ft · 1 min · Avenue N

  9. 9

    Continue on Meadowlakes Drive

    1.2 km · 3 min · Meadowlakes Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Columbine Street

    845 ft · 39 sec · Columbine Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Olympia Fields Street

    1561 ft · 1 min · Olympia Fields Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olympia Fields Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 281 HOV Lane
68.3 mi · 30%
McAllister Freeway
14.9 mi · 7%
Meadowlakes Drive
0.74 mi
Avenue N
0.52 mi
2nd Street
0.49 mi
Olympia Fields Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

125 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
198.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasanton
02h 05m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Meadowlakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Pleasanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Corpus Christi and 114.1 miles from Meadowlakes.

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

The direct path is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.50 one way or $60.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Meadowlakes.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

50 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

114 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Meadowlakes. Straight-line distance: 198.43 mi (319.35 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
Meadowlakes

#2 Meadowlakes

City in Burnet County, Texas, United States

Population1,733
Coordinates30.5624500, -98.2986700
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Meadowlakes (-98.29867, 30.56245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.55 L · about $30.50
Round trip
$60.99
16.14 gal · 61.1 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.50 $60.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.31 $68.63
Premium $4.59 $37.05 $74.10
Diesel $3.99 $32.22 $64.45

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 Meadowlakes. The current time is 23:51:26.

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.