How far is Fort Clark Springs, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Clark Springs, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211 miles (339.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Clark Springs and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Clark Springs and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Colony Row
600 ft · 26 sec · Colony Row
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Turn right onto McClernand Road
113 m · 22 sec · McClernand Road
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Turn left onto Fort Clark Road
1202 ft · 55 sec · Fort Clark Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Military Highway
2339 ft · 30 sec · East Military Highway
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Continue on East US Highway 90
37.5 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on West Main Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 90
37.7 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on 19th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
25.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 90 East
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Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
12.5 mi · 14 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
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Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 37 North, US 281 North, I 37 South, US 281 South: Johnson City, Corpus Christi
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 37 South, US 281 South: Corpus Christi
1746 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lucian Adams Freeway
140 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
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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 Fort Clark Springs 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.
Lucian Adams Freeway
Merge slight left onto Lucian Adams Freeway
140 mi · 02h 23m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Clark Springs and Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Clark Springs to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Elmendorf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.7 miles from Fort Clark Springs and 104.9 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211 miles (339.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.06 one way or $64.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fort Clark Springs and Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Elmendorf
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Olmos Park City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmendorf.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Clark Springs and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 211.03 mi (339.62 km).
#1 Fort Clark Springs
Situated in southwest Texas within Kinney County at an elevation of 1152 feet, this locality is centered around the large artesian Las Moras Springs.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.3060700, -100.4220200 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| 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: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $3.84 | $32.06 | $64.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $36.30 | $72.59 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $39.44 | $78.87 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $48.23 | $96.46 |
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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