How far is La Coste, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from La Coste, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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 24m.
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 Live Oak County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Coste and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Coste and Corpus Christi.
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Start on the route
47 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South Front Street
1311 ft · 41 sec · South Front Street
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Turn left onto Castro Avenue
1450 ft · 42 sec · Castro Avenue
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 2790
2637 ft · 45 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 2790
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Continue on Lytle-Lacoste Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Lytle-Lacoste Road
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Turn left onto North Prairie Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Prairie Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1105 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
6.3 mi · 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Somerset
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 35 South
132 m · 9 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Take the ramp slight right
86 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
2.8 mi · 4 min · Anderson Loop
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Continue on South TX 1604 Loop West
4.6 mi · 6 min · South TX 1604 Loop West
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Continue on Anderson Loop
11.3 mi · 15 min · Anderson Loop
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Turn right onto Interstate 37 South
1295 ft · 36 sec · Interstate 37 South
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Take the ramp slight left
809 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
125.6 mi · 2 hr 7 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 La Coste 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.
Interstate 37 South
Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving La Coste and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Coste to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Three Rivers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from La Coste and 76.8 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 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 $41.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around La Coste and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Three Rivers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Coste and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 135.08 mi (217.39 km).
#1 La Coste
City in Medina County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,119 |
| Coordinates | 29.3107900, -98.8100300 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 252 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 | $3.79 | $20.94 | $41.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $25.79 | $51.57 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $31.97 | $63.95 |
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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