How far is Lake Kiowa, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Lake Kiowa, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 456 miles (733.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 399.8 miles (643.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Kiowa and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Kiowa and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Blackfoot Trail
2525 ft · 2 min · Blackfoot Trail
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Turn left onto Kiowa Drive North
1595 ft · 1 min · Kiowa Drive North
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Continue on Kiowa Drive North
1512 ft · 1 min · Kiowa Drive North
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Continue on Kiowa Drive West
1.2 km · 3 min · Kiowa Drive West
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Turn right onto Navajo Trail
1863 ft · 1 min · Navajo Trail
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Turn right onto San Chez Drive
2104 ft · 2 min · San Chez Drive
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Turn right onto Kiowa Drive West
725 ft · 33 sec · Kiowa Drive West
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Turn right
592 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 224
1.2 km · 3 min · County Road 224
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Turn left onto County Road 219
82 m · 18 sec · County Road 219
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Turn sharp right onto Farm-to-Market Road 902
5.4 mi · 9 min · Farm-to-Market Road 902
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 372
2988 ft · 60 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 372
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Continue on Burns City Road
2334 ft · 52 sec · Burns City Road
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Turn left onto Anthony Street
2097 ft · 44 sec · Anthony Street
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Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto East California Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East California Street
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Turn left
107 m · 10 sec
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Continue on South Interstate 35
704 ft · 19 sec · South Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left
937 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth
17.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress
16.7 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · North South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
26.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
58.5 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 183
2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183
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Continue on North Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue
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Continue straight
51.2 mi · 57 min
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Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792
8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive
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Continue on South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181
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Continue on North 8th Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South
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Continue on State Highway 89
4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89
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Continue on US Highway 181
5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 181
17.4 mi · 19 min · US Highway 181
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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 Kiowa and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North South Freeway
Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Lake Kiowa 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 Lake Kiowa to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 456 miles (733.9 km) and usually takes 07h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Serenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 230.2 miles from Lake Kiowa and 225.8 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 399.8 miles (643.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.80 one way or $121.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Kiowa and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Serenada
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 Serenada.
Taylor
Killeen, Texas
Austin
Fort Hood, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Kiowa and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 399.77 mi (643.36 km).
#1 Lake Kiowa
Census designated place
| Population | 1,906 |
| Coordinates | 33.5770500, -97.0130600 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 734 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 41m |
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 | $60.80 | $121.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.41 | $136.83 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $73.87 | $147.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $64.25 | $128.49 |
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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