How far is La Pryor, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from La Pryor, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 205.7 miles (331 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Atascosa County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Pryor and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Pryor and Corpus Christi.
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Start on North US Highway 83
32 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 83
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Turn right onto West US Highway 57
52 mi · 56 min · West US Highway 57
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 35 North
758 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Take the ramp slight left
1143 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
10.9 mi · 11 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 173: Hondo, Jourdanton
976 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight
143 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 South
1392 ft · 44 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Turn right onto State Highway 173 South
24.9 mi · 37 min · State Highway 173 South
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Oak Street
4.7 mi · 7 min · Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
104.8 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Pryor and Corpus Christi.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Main Street
Take the ramp straight
105 mi · 01h 47m
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 Pryor and Partly 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 Pryor to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Pleasanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from La Pryor and 103.4 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.44 one way or $54.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Pryor and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton
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 Pleasanton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Pryor and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 168.68 mi (271.47 km).
#1 La Pryor
Census designated place
| Population | 1,643 |
| Coordinates | 28.9410800, -99.8497800 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| 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: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.44 | $54.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.87 | $61.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.33 | $66.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.99 | $57.98 |
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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