How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Runaway Bay, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Runaway Bay, TX is about 434.2 miles (698.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 372 miles (598.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 03m 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 08h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Runaway Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Runaway Bay.
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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
100.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281
42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Walnut Street
2995 ft · 43 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street
2039 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
18 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on East Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road
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Continue on Morgan Mill Road
39.9 mi · 44 min · Morgan Mill Road
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Continue on South Oak Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · South Oak Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
14.9 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Benson Street
12.3 mi · 14 min · South Benson Street
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Take the exit right
54 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 380 East
16.3 mi · 17 min · US Highway 380 East
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Turn left onto Tryall Drive
149 m · 22 sec · Tryall Drive
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Turn left onto Half Moon Way
782 ft · 34 sec · Half Moon Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Half Moon Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Runaway Bay.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Continue straight
125 mi · 02h 07m
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 Sunny near Runaway Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Runaway Bay?
The road trip is about 434.2 miles (698.7 km) and usually takes 08h 01m 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?
Round Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 217.5 miles from Corpus Christi and 216.7 miles from Runaway Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 372 miles (598.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.2 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 $57.89 one way or $115.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Sunny near Runaway Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Round Mountain
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 Round Mountain.
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Fort Hood, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Runaway Bay. Straight-line distance: 371.95 mi (598.6 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 Runaway Bay
City in the United States
| Population | 1,627 |
| Coordinates | 33.1678900, -97.8783700 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Runaway Bay (-97.87837, 33.16789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 699 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 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 | $57.89 | $115.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $65.14 | $130.28 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $70.33 | $140.67 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $61.17 | $122.35 |
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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