How far is Medina, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Medina, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
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.
City in Duval County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 10th Street
1692 ft · 52 sec · 10th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 13th Avenue
9.3 mi · 14 min · West 13th Avenue
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Turn straight onto State Highway 16
15.5 mi · 23 min · State Highway 16
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight onto State Highway 16
21.7 mi · 32 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on South Smith Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Smith Avenue
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Turn right onto East Galbraith Street
2254 ft · 44 sec · East Galbraith Street
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Turn left onto North Mesquite Avenue
42.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · North Mesquite Avenue
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Continue on South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Street
1570 ft · 27 sec · South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Street
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Turn right onto East Gravis Avenue
10.6 mi · 12 min · East Gravis Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
26.2 mi · 30 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
2977 ft · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight right
2489 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto East State Highway 44
11.3 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 44
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 358 West
3006 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Padre Island Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on I 37 South
2264 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 6 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 Medina 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.
North Mesquite Avenue
Turn left onto North Mesquite Avenue
42.2 mi · 01h 03m
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.
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 154.8 miles (249.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Benavides is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Medina and 80.3 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.37 one way or $38.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Medina and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Corpus Christi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 129.47 mi (208.36 km).
#1 Medina
Medina is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.9211500, -99.2594800 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $19.37 | $38.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $22.17 | $44.35 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $24.24 | $48.47 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $30.85 | $61.71 |
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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