How far is El Cenizo, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from El Cenizo, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 157 miles (252.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Duval County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Cenizo and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Cenizo and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Espejo Molina Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Espejo Molina Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US 83 Frontage Road
2272 ft · 43 sec · US 83 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 83 South
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 83 South
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Turn right onto Mangana-Hein Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mangana-Hein Road
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Turn left onto Cuatro Vientos Road
7.8 mi · 10 min · Cuatro Vientos Road
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Continue on Bob Bullock Loop
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bob Bullock Loop
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Take the exit slight right
1203 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Bob Bullock Loop
662 ft · 13 sec · Bob Bullock Loop
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Take the ramp slight right
71 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Saunders Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Saunders Street
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Continue on Lloyd Bentsen Highway
64.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Lloyd Bentsen Highway
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Continue straight
53.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
2977 ft · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight right
2489 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto East State Highway 44
11.3 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 44
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 358 West
3006 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Padre Island Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on I 37 South
2264 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37
118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37
135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37
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Continue straight
147 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Cenizo and Corpus Christi.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lloyd Bentsen Highway
Continue on Lloyd Bentsen Highway
64.6 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving El Cenizo and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Cenizo to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 157 miles (252.7 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Freer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from El Cenizo and 80.3 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132 miles (212.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around El Cenizo and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Cenizo and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 132.06 mi (212.53 km).
#1 El Cenizo
City in Webb County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,092 |
| Coordinates | 27.3522400, -99.4925400 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.94 | $41.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.56 | $47.11 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.43 | $50.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.12 | $44.24 |
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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