How far is Lake Jackson, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Lake Jackson, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Calhoun County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Jackson and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Jackson and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Magnolia Street
16 m · 6 sec · Magnolia Street
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Turn left onto Center Way
2254 ft · 1 min · Center Way
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Turn left onto South Yaupon Street
1313 ft · 38 sec · South Yaupon Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 332 East
2343 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 332 East
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Continue on State Highway 228
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 228
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Turn left onto State Highway 332 West
7.5 mi · 12 min · State Highway 332 West
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Turn right onto North Brooks Street
8.2 mi · 13 min · North Brooks Street
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Turn left onto South 17th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 17th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
38.7 mi · 58 min
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Turn straight
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
12.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
67.6 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Turn right onto FM 3036
1.4 mi · 2 min · FM 3036
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Turn left onto State Highway 35 Bypass
3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass
7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass
19.5 mi · 22 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
1912 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right
1793 ft · 56 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
2474 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1548 ft · 29 sec
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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 Lake Jackson 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
67.6 mi · 01h 41m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Jackson to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Point Comfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from Lake Jackson and 88.2 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.35 one way or $46.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lake Jackson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Jackson and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 146.54 mi (235.84 km).
#1 Lake Jackson
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 27,063 |
| Coordinates | 29.0338600, -95.4343900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.35 | $46.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.28 | $52.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.68 | $49.35 |
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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