How far is Lockhart, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Lockhart, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145 miles (233.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockhart and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockhart and Corpus Christi.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East San Antonio Street
40 m · 13 sec · East San Antonio Street
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Turn left onto South Colorado Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · South 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 Lockhart and Corpus Christi.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Magnolia Avenue
Continue straight
51.2 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lockhart 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 Lockhart to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Kenedy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Lockhart and 83.8 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145 miles (233.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.30 one way or $44.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lockhart and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Kenedy
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 Kenedy.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockhart and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 144.97 mi (233.3 km).
#1 Lockhart
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 14,069 |
| Coordinates | 29.8849400, -97.6700000 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.30 | $44.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.09 | $50.17 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.09 | $54.17 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.56 | $47.12 |
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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