How far is Flatonia, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?

The driving distance from Flatonia, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.32 mi
02h 39m
Flight
131.55 mi
211.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.55 mi
Kilometers
211.71 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.32 mi
Kilometers
251.58 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM CDT
Return by in Flatonia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flatonia
2026-04-22T20:26
Arrive Corpus Christi
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flatonia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Goliad
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Flatonia
73.3 mi
01h 19m
To Corpus Christi
83.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flatonia and Corpus Christi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flatonia and Corpus Christi.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street North

    937 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Faires Street

    3194 ft · 54 sec · North Faires Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 95

    17.6 mi · 23 min · State Highway 95

  4. 4

    Continue on East 5th Street

    1 km · 59 sec · East 5th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 95

    7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 95

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US Highway 77A North

    14.4 mi · 22 min · US Highway 77A North

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 183

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 183

  8. 8

    Continue on North Esplanade Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Esplanade Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    2 mi · 3 min · South US Highway 183

  10. 10

    Continue on South US Highway 183/ US 87

    26.7 mi · 29 min · South US Highway 183/ US 87

  11. 11

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    22.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 183

  13. 13

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Alamo Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  25. 25

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flatonia and Corpus Christi.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 20%
South US Highway 183/ US 87
26.7 mi · 17%
State Highway 95
25.3 mi · 16%
South US Highway 183
24.6 mi · 16%
US Highway 77A North
14.4 mi · 9%
North Jefferson Street
3.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 183/ US 87

Continue on South US Highway 183/ US 87

26.7 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goliad
01h 19m from Flatonia
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flatonia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flatonia to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.6 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?

Goliad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Flatonia and 83.1 miles from Corpus Christi.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.86 one way or $41.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Flatonia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flatonia and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 131.55 mi (211.71 km).

Flatonia

#1 Flatonia

Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States

Population1,453
Coordinates29.6877300, -97.1086000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Corpus Christi

#2 Corpus Christi

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.

Population327,248
Coordinates27.8005800, -97.3963800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street North (-97.1086, 29.687748)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.88 L · about $20.86
Round trip
$41.72
11.04 gal · 41.76 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.86 $41.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.47 $46.94
Premium $4.59 $25.34 $50.68
Diesel $3.99 $22.04 $44.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Flatonia and Corpus Christi. The current time is 20:26:05.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.