How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Medina, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Medina, TX is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Duval County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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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
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 358: Padre Island
2157 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on North Padre Island Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 44: Robstown, Alice
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto South US Highway 77
2347 ft · 47 sec · South US Highway 77
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Turn left
3106 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto East Avenue J
26.2 mi · 30 min · East Avenue J
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Continue on East Main Street
159 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Front Street
10.6 mi · 12 min · East Front Street
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Turn left onto South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Street
1694 ft · 29 sec · South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Street
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Continue on South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Highway
42.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Highway
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Turn right onto East Galbraith Street
2254 ft · 45 sec · East Galbraith Street
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Turn left onto South Smith Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Smith Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 16
21.7 mi · 32 min · State Highway 16
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight onto State Highway 16
15.5 mi · 23 min · State Highway 16
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Turn straight
9.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto 10th Street
1692 ft · 47 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Medina.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Highway
Continue on South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Highway
42.2 mi · 01h 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 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 148.8 miles (239.5 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Benavides is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Corpus Christi and 74.4 miles from Medina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.62 one way or $37.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Corpus Christi and Chance Rain Showers near Medina.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Medina. Straight-line distance: 129.47 mi (208.36 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 | 26.9211500, -99.2594800 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medina (-99.25948, 26.92115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.55 | $18.62 | $37.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $21.32 | $42.64 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $23.30 | $46.61 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $29.67 | $59.34 |
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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