How far is La Homa, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from La Homa, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Homa and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Homa and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Del Norte Drive
1198 ft · 58 sec · Del Norte Drive
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Turn left onto North Bentsen Palm Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Bentsen Palm Drive
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Turn left onto Expressway 83
1.3 mi · 2 min · Expressway 83
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 83 East
1905 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 12 min
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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 Homa 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
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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 La Homa 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 Homa to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Falfurrias is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from La Homa and 85.4 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.64 one way or $45.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Homa 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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Homa and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 122.56 mi (197.24 km).
#1 La Homa
Census designated place
| Population | 11,985 |
| Coordinates | 26.2500700, -98.3636300 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.64 | $45.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.47 | $50.94 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.50 | $55.00 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.92 | $47.84 |
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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