How far is La Grulla, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from La Grulla, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Grulla and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Grulla and Corpus Christi.
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Start on East Las Palmas Street
18 m · 4 sec · East Las Palmas Street
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Turn right onto Grulla Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Grulla Main Street
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 2360
1.3 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2360
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Turn right onto US 83 Frontage Road
1227 ft · 34 sec · US 83 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
658 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto East US Highway 83
4.1 mi · 5 min · East US Highway 83
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Continue on West Expressway 83
3.1 mi · 4 min · West Expressway 83
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Keep slight left to continue on La Joya Bypass
23.7 mi · 27 min · La Joya Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
21.8 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
57.1 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight right
25.2 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
2237 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Cecilia Street
2623 ft · 57 sec · Cecilia Street
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Turn left onto Old Kingsville Road
105 m · 7 sec · Old Kingsville Road
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Turn slight right onto South Cameron Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Cameron Street
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Turn right onto East Front Street
138 m · 6 sec · East Front Street
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Continue on East Main Street
26.2 mi · 30 min · East Main Street
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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 La Grulla and Corpus Christi.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 69C North
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57.1 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving La Grulla and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Grulla to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Falfurrias is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from La Grulla and 85.4 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.00 one way or $47.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Grulla and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Falfurrias
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 Falfurrias.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Grulla and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 130.83 mi (210.55 km).
#1 La Grulla
City in Starr County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,682 |
| Coordinates | 26.2695100, -98.6472500 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $24.00 | $47.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.15 | $58.31 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.36 | $50.71 |
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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