How far is Medina, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Medina, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Atascosa County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medina and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Newcomer Lane
20 m · 9 sec · Newcomer Lane
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Turn left onto State Highway 16 North
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16 North
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 2828
3.3 mi · 4 min · Ranch Road 2828
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Turn right onto FM 3240
7.2 mi · 8 min · FM 3240
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Turn right onto State Highway 173 North
1963 ft · 49 sec · State Highway 173 North
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Turn left onto 13th Street
29 m · 4 sec · 13th Street
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Continue on 13th Street
2747 ft · 2 min · 13th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 16 South
19.6 mi · 24 min · State Highway 16 South
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Continue on Bandera Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Bandera Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 211
7.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 211
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Continue straight
1634 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto FM 471 North
2.7 mi · 4 min · FM 471 North
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Continue on Culebra Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Culebra Road
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Turn right onto Westwood Loop
1.2 km · 2 min · Westwood Loop
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Turn left onto Alamo Ranch Parkway
45 m · 3 sec · Alamo Ranch Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Stotzer Freeway
11 mi · 13 min · Stotzer Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
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Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 37 North, US 281 North, I 37 South, US 281 South: Johnson City, Corpus Christi
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 37 South, US 281 South: Corpus Christi
1746 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lucian Adams Freeway
140 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
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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 Medina 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.
Lucian Adams Freeway
Merge slight left onto Lucian Adams Freeway
140 mi · 02h 23m
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.
Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Medina and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medina to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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 103.5 miles from Medina and 99.2 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.40 one way or $50.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Medina and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Medina and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 177.66 mi (285.92 km).
#1 Medina
Medina is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.7966100, -99.2464300 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| 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: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $3.55 | $25.40 | $50.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $29.08 | $58.15 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $31.78 | $63.57 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $40.46 | $80.92 |
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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