Origin
Addison, TX
Afternoon in Addison on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Addison, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Drive Time
7h 20m
Distance
403.6 mi
650 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 10m
★
6 AM
7h 20m
8 AM
7h 41m
10 AM
7h 28m
12 PM
7h 26m
3 PM
7h 29m
5 PM
7h 40m
8 PM
7h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Addison, TX
Thomas balabaud
Corpus Christi, TX
Hameen Reynolds
Trip Overview
Traveling from Addison to Corpus Christi covers 403.6 miles across the Texas Great Plains. Expect to spend about 7 hours and 20 minutes behind the wheel, making this a long but manageable single-day trek if you start early. You will navigate using a combination of the South R L Thornton Freeway, TX 130 Toll, and TX 80 to reach the coast. Budget approximately $62 for fuel to cover the distance. While it is possible to complete the journey in one day, splitting the trip with two recommended stops can help keep you fresh. This route provides a straightforward path from the northern part of the state down to the Gulf region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
201.8 miles from Addison, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 82% of the journey spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm quickly, as your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 89.9 miles along the South R L Thornton Freeway. The character of the road shifts from busy urban corridors to the more open, steady pace of the TX 130 Toll and TX 80 segments. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed over technical complexity. Because the vast majority of the route is interstate or toll-road based, you can expect a consistent driving experience that allows you to cover significant ground efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South R L Thornton Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 89.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South R L Thornton Freeway and TX 130 Toll. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Addison Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 403.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Addison Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Addison Road
Turn left onto Addison Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35E South
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South
7
175.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m in
Take the exit toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 265
Toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
7
234.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 470
Toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South R L Thornton Freeway | 89.9 mi | 1h 32m |
| TX 130 Toll | 58.5 mi | 54m |
| TX 80 | 51.2 mi | 56m |
| South US Highway 181 | 40.2 mi | 45m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 37.9 mi | 39m |
| I 35 | 26.5 mi | 26m |
| US Highway 181 | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| US Highway 181 South | 16.1 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
South R L Thornton Freeway
— 89.9 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Addison, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on this road
84 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
66 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto Addison Circle
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
Addison Circle
4
Turn left onto Addison Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Addison Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Belt Line Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Belt Line Road
Use the none lane.
6
Turn straight
283 ft
·
10 sec
7
Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
163 ft
·
3 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward DNT South
9
Merge onto DNT
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
329 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 35E South
14
Merge onto I 35E
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on I 35E
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
16
Continue on I 35E
89 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
Exit 426
Toward Dallas Zoo
Use the none lane.
17
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 35
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the none lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
26 mi
·
26 min
·
I 35
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 265
Toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on TX 130 Toll
59 mi
·
54 min
·
TX 130 Toll
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 470
Toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 183
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
United States Highway 183
24
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North Colorado Street
25
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
26
Continue on US 183
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Magnolia Avenue
27
Continue on TX 80
51 mi
·
56 min
·
TX 80
28
Turn slight left onto FM 792
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 792
29
Continue on TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
30
Turn left onto US 181
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunset Strip Drive
31
Continue on US 181
40 mi
·
45 min
·
South US Highway 181
32
Continue on US 181
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
North 8th Street
33
Continue on US 181
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Highway 181 South
34
Continue on TX 89
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 89
35
Continue on US 181
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 181
36
Continue on US 181
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
37
Continue on US 181
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US Highway 181
38
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
39
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
40
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
41
Merge onto I 37
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 37
42
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
43
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
444 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
44
Continue on I 37
483 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 37
45
Arrive at destination
I 37
Trip Plan
To tackle this 403.6-mile route effectively, aim for an early morning departure to avoid peak traffic near Addison. Planning for two well-timed stops will prevent fatigue during the 7-hour and 20-minute drive. Since you are utilizing the TX 130 Toll, ensure your toll tag is active to streamline your travel time. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $62 budget is an estimate that can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency. Use the flexibility of this one-day itinerary to adjust your pace if you hit unexpected road work, but try to maintain a steady flow to reach Corpus Christi before nightfall.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 201.8 miles from Addison, TX, or about 3h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 89 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 201.8 miles or 3h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corpus Christi, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Addison, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Addison, TX
This is one driving day of about 403.6 miles and 7h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Addison, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on South R L Thornton Freeway for about 89.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 201.8 mi from Addison, TX · 3h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
202 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 201.8 miles from Addison, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before South R L Thornton Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.9 miles.
Arriving in Corpus Christi, TX
The final approach into Corpus Christi, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Corpus Christi, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.65 one way
$123.30 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
141 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $67.56 | $135.13 |
| premium | $4.59 | $72.95 | $145.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $89.67 | $179.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.84
Dallas North Tollway
(10.5 mi)
$0.84
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.1 | 1 | $42.38 | $19.37 |
| Efficient EV | 100.9 | 1 | $35.32 | $16.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 161.4 | 2 | $56.50 | $25.83 |
Gas CO2
141 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Corpus Christi, TX
Afternoon in Corpus Christi on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 20m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Addison, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 403.6 miles and takes about 7h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South R L Thornton Freeway, TX 130 Toll, TX 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 201.8 miles from Addison, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 403.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Addison Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Addison, TX to Corpus Christi, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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