How far is Oak Leaf, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?

The driving distance from Oak Leaf, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 375.1 miles (603.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 327.7 miles (527.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
375.07 mi
06h 06m
Flight
327.71 mi
527.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
327.71 mi
Kilometers
527.4 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
375.07 mi
Kilometers
603.61 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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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 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Sun, May 31, 6:25 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Leaf
Sun, May 31, 12:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Leaf
2026-05-31T00:19
Arrive Corpus Christi
Sun, May 31, 6:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:06 PM to 1:36 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Leaf
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Montopolis
TX

This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.

From Oak Leaf
187.2 mi
03h 03m
To Corpus Christi
187.8 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Leaf and Corpus Christi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Leaf and Corpus Christi.

  1. 1

    Start on Locust Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Locust Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on West Red Oak Road

    2769 ft · 1 min · West Red Oak Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Red Oak Road

    127 m · 17 sec · West Red Oak Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Red Oak Road

    2068 ft · 1 min · West Red Oak Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    119 m · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Interstate 35E

    1010 ft · 20 sec · North Interstate 35E

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South

    1413 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    71.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  9. 9

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    58.5 mi · 55 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  16. 16

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  18. 18

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 57 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181

  24. 24

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 89

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 181

    5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181

  28. 28

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 181

    17.4 mi · 19 min · US Highway 181

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  31. 31

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  35. 35

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Leaf and Corpus Christi.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
37 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E South
72.1 mi · 19%
Purple Heart Trail
64.4 mi · 17%
TX 130 Toll South
59.2 mi · 16%
North Magnolia Avenue
55.4 mi · 15%
South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 11%
US Highway 181
24.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 35E South

Merge slight left

71.9 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
327.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montopolis
03h 03m from Oak Leaf
Leave By
11:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oak Leaf 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 Oak Leaf to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 375.1 miles (603.6 km) and usually takes 06h 06m 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?

Montopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.2 miles from Oak Leaf and 187.8 miles from Corpus Christi.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 327.7 miles (527.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 $50.03 one way or $100.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Leaf and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near Montopolis

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montopolis, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montopolis.

RAIL

Austin

7 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

45 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

47 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

98 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Leaf and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 327.71 mi (527.4 km).

Oak Leaf

#1 Oak Leaf

Town of the United States

Population1,498
Coordinates32.5204200, -96.8547200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Corpus Christi

#2 Corpus Christi

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.

Population327,248
Coordinates27.8005800, -97.3963800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Locust Drive (-96.854701, 32.51979)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 604 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.24 gal
50.1 L · about $50.03
Round trip
$100.07
26.48 gal · 100.2 L
Estimated CO2
117.7 kg one way
Round trip: 235.3 kg / 519 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.03 $100.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.30 $112.59
Premium $4.59 $60.78 $121.57
Diesel $3.99 $52.87 $105.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Leaf and Corpus Christi. The current time is 00:19:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.