How far is Natalia, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Natalia, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
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 Live Oak County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Natalia and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Natalia and Corpus Christi.
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Start on 2nd Street
2327 ft · 49 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Walton Street
2260 ft · 45 sec · Walton Street
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Continue on FM 471 South
3206 ft · 1 min · FM 471 South
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Turn right onto County Road 6767
1411 ft · 39 sec · County Road 6767
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Take the ramp left
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
3.7 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Texas 173: Devine, Jourdanton
2815 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Interstate 35 North
754 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Turn left onto State Highway 173 South
24.9 mi · 37 min · State Highway 173 South
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Oak Street
4.7 mi · 7 min · Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
104.8 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Natalia 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.
South Main Street
Take the ramp straight
105 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Sunny leaving Natalia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Natalia to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Three Rivers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Natalia and 74.6 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Natalia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Three Rivers
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 Three Rivers.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Natalia and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 130.91 mi (210.68 km).
#1 Natalia
City in Medina County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,622 |
| Coordinates | 29.1896800, -98.8625300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.76 | $39.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.24 | $44.48 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $24.01 | $48.02 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.88 | $41.77 |
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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