How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Meadows Place, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Meadows Place, TX is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.4 miles (271 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Meadows Place.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Meadows Place.
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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 left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 35
2925 ft · 1 min · State Highway 35
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 136
17.8 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Alamo Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street
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Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
88.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South
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Take the exit slight right
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue straight
2146 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
17.8 mi · 19 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kirkwood Road, West Airport Boulevard
1573 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
2287 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto South Kirkwood Road
1.2 km · 2 min · South Kirkwood Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kirkwood Road
32 m · 2 sec · South Kirkwood Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
65 m · 4 sec · South Kirkwood Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kirkwood Road
29 m · 2 sec · South Kirkwood Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
65 m · 4 sec · South Kirkwood Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dorrance Lane
46 m · 3 sec · Dorrance Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Dorrance Lane
1791 ft · 49 sec · Dorrance Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dorrance Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Meadows Place.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 59 South
Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
88.6 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Haze leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy near Meadows Place.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Meadows Place?
The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Inez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.5 miles from Corpus Christi and 96.4 miles from Meadows Place.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.4 miles (271 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.73 one way or $51.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Haze around Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy near Meadows Place.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Meadows Place. Straight-line distance: 168.39 mi (271 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 Meadows Place
City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,813 |
| Coordinates | 29.6513400, -95.5880000 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meadows Place (-95.588, 29.65134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.73 | $51.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.96 | $57.91 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.26 | $62.53 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.19 | $54.38 |
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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