How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Medina, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Medina, TX is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Medina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Medina.
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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
122 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 90 West, US 87 North, I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, El Paso
649 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West, US 90 West, US 87 North: El Paso, Del Rio
2931 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 151: SeaWorld
9.8 mi · 11 min · Stotzer Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604 North
1127 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 151
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 151
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Continue on West Loop 1604 North
2483 ft · 51 sec · West Loop 1604 North
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Turn left onto Culebra Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Culebra Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Culebra Road
986 ft · 15 sec · Culebra Road
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Continue on FM 471 North
1.1 mi · 2 min · FM 471 North
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Turn right
11 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto FM 471 North
1.5 mi · 3 min · FM 471 North
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Turn right onto State Highway 211
7.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 211
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bandera Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Bandera Road
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Continue on State Highway 16 South
19.6 mi · 24 min · State Highway 16 South
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Turn right onto 13th Street
2840 ft · 2 min · 13th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 173 North
1963 ft · 49 sec · State Highway 173 North
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Turn left onto FM 3240
7.2 mi · 8 min · FM 3240
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ranch Road 2828
3.3 mi · 4 min · Ranch Road 2828
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Turn right onto State Highway 16 North
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16 North
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Turn right onto Newcomer Lane
20 m · 3 sec · Newcomer Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newcomer Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Medina.
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
Continue straight
122 mi · 02h 03m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Corpus Christi and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Medina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Medina?
The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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 103.5 miles from Corpus Christi and 103.2 miles from Medina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.86 one way or $51.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Corpus Christi and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Medina.
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 Medina. Straight-line distance: 177.66 mi (285.92 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 Medina
Medina is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.7966100, -99.2464300 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medina (-99.24643, 29.79661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $3.55 | $25.86 | $51.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $29.60 | $59.21 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $32.36 | $64.72 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $41.20 | $82.39 |
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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