Origin
Anderson Mill, TX
Evening in Anderson Mill on Thursday
Local time
6:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson Mill, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
212.4 mi
342 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anderson Mill, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Corpus Christi, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Anderson Mill, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 212.4 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on TX 80, South US Highway 181, US 183 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.2 miles on TX 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.2 miles from Anderson Mill, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 212.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 10m highway drive covering 212.4 miles, with most of the trip on TX 80 and South US Highway 181. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.2 miles on TX 80.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 80 and South US Highway 181. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Salt Mill Hollow): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 183): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Salt Mill Hollow
At end of road, turn left onto Salt Mill Hollow
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 183
Merge onto US 183
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
33.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway
Merge onto TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
43.2 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Anderson Mill, TX to Corpus Christi, TX, road signs begin pointing toward San Antonio along the way.
San Antonio
33.1 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 80 | 51.2 mi | 56m |
| South US Highway 181 | 40.2 mi | 45m |
| US 183 | 23.6 mi | 27m |
| US Highway 181 | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| US Highway 181 South | 16.1 mi | 18m |
| Bastrop Highway | 11.7 mi | 15m |
| Pickle Parkway | 9.8 mi | 8m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 792 | 8.4 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
TX 80
— 51.2 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson Mill, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on this road
195 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
110 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left
198 ft
·
19 sec
4
At end of road, turn left onto Salt Mill Hollow
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Salt Mill Hollow
5
Turn left onto Millwright Parkway
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Millwright Parkway
6
Turn right onto Lake Creek Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Creek Parkway
7
Turn slight right
212 ft
·
9 sec
8
Turn straight onto Research Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Research Boulevard
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 183 South
10
Merge onto US 183
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on 183 Toll
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 183
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Bastrop Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll South: Lockhart, San Antonio
14
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
9.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 470
Toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 183
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
United States Highway 183
17
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North Colorado Street
18
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
19
Continue on US 183
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Magnolia Avenue
20
Continue on TX 80
51 mi
·
56 min
·
TX 80
21
Turn slight left onto FM 792
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 792
22
Continue on TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
23
Turn left onto US 181
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunset Strip Drive
24
Continue on US 181
40 mi
·
45 min
·
South US Highway 181
25
Continue on US 181
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
North 8th Street
26
Continue on US 181
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Highway 181 South
27
Continue on TX 89
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 89
28
Continue on US 181
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 181
29
Continue on US 181
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
30
Continue on US 181
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US Highway 181
31
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
32
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
33
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
34
Merge onto I 37
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 37
35
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
36
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
444 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
37
Continue on I 37
483 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 37
38
Arrive at destination
I 37
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.2 miles from Anderson Mill, TX, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.2 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 47 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.2 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corpus Christi, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Anderson Mill, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anderson Mill, TX
This is one driving day of about 212.4 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Anderson Mill, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on TX 80 for about 51.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.2 mi from Anderson Mill, TX · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.2 miles from Anderson Mill, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$32.09 one way
$64.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $35.13 | $70.26 |
| premium | $4.54 | $37.92 | $75.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.90 | $93.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.7 | 0 | $22.30 | $10.20 |
| Efficient EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.59 | $8.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85 | 1 | $29.74 | $13.59 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Evening in Corpus Christi on Thursday
Local time
6:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Luling, TX
106 mi in
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anderson Mill, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 212.4 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 80, South US Highway 181, US 183. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.2 miles from Anderson Mill, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Salt Mill Hollow): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 183): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Anderson Mill, TX to Corpus Christi, TX, road signs begin pointing toward San Antonio along the way.
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