How far is Universal City, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Universal City, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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 15m.
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 Universal City and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Universal City and Corpus Christi.
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Start on the route
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Pat Booker Road
1722 ft · 53 sec · Pat Booker Road
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Turn right onto Gordon A Blake Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Gordon A Blake Highway
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Turn straight onto John E Peterson Boulevard
129 m · 13 sec · John E Peterson Boulevard
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Turn left
716 ft · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight
132 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
4.7 mi · 6 min · Anderson Loop
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 East
1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 90 West, TX 130 South
2207 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop
1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi
2457 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
134 mi · 2 hr 16 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 Universal City 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.
I 37 South
Merge slight left
134 mi · 02h 16m
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 Sunny leaving Universal City and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Universal City to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 77.6 miles from Universal City and 78 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.75 one way or $41.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Universal City and Mostly Sunny 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
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San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Universal City and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 132.36 mi (213.01 km).
#1 Universal City
Community in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 20,890 |
| Coordinates | 29.5480100, -98.2911200 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.75 | $41.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.34 | $46.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.20 | $50.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
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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