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.
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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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Atascosa County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
65.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
2597 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Avenue N
2764 ft · 1 min · Avenue N
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Continue on Meadowlakes Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Meadowlakes Drive
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Turn right onto Columbine Street
845 ft · 39 sec · Columbine Street
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Turn right onto Olympia Fields Street
1561 ft · 1 min · Olympia Fields Street
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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.
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
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125 mi · 02h 07m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasanton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Meadowlakes. Straight-line distance: 198.43 mi (319.35 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 Meadowlakes
City in Burnet County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,733 |
| Coordinates | 30.5624500, -98.2986700 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meadowlakes (-98.29867, 30.56245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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