How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Meridian, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Meridian, TX is about 322.7 miles (519.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.3 miles (459.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Meridian.
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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 right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue on State Highway 89
4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89
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Continue on US Highway 181
16 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181
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Continue on South 8th Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South
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Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street
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Continue on United States Highway 183
1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
2447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
27.1 mi · 28 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto South I-35 Frontage Road
100 m · 9 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 317
13.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 317
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Continue on South Lone Star Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Lone Star Parkway
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Continue on Avenue D
2.8 mi · 5 min · Avenue D
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Continue on State Highway 317
5.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 317
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Continue on South Main Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Lone Star Parkway
6.5 mi · 8 min · North Lone Star Parkway
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Continue on Avenue G
2044 ft · 50 sec · Avenue G
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Continue on North Lone Star Parkway
8.2 mi · 10 min · North Lone Star Parkway
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Continue on South 7th Street
1914 ft · 38 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue C
2.9 mi · 4 min · Avenue C
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Continue on South Avenue G
19.7 mi · 23 min · South Avenue G
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
3182 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on Morgan Street
812 ft · 16 sec · Morgan Street
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Meridian.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pickle Parkway
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy near Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Meridian?
The road trip is about 322.7 miles (519.4 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.7 miles from Corpus Christi and 161.1 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.3 miles (459.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.04 one way or $86.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Lockhart
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 Lockhart.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 285.27 mi (459.1 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 Meridian
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 31.9232100, -97.6566900 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meridian (-97.65669, 31.92321)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 519 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $43.04 | $86.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.43 | $96.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $52.29 | $104.58 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $45.48 | $90.96 |
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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