Trip from Anthony, TX to Corpus Christi, TX

Drive Time

7h 21m

Distance

503.6 mi

Route Type

Long-distance drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Anthony, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 503.6 miles and takes about 7h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Pecan Street, Highway 160, Sam Rayburn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $74.93 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

251.8 miles from Anthony, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

At 503.6 miles and 7h 21m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are North Pecan Street and Highway 160.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 54 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Pecan Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Pecan Street	0 mi	0m
Highway 160	0 mi	0m
Sam Rayburn Highway	0 mi	0m
US 75 South	0 mi	0m
Central Expressway	0 mi	0m
Downtown	0 mi	0m
North Central Expressway	0 mi	0m
Elm Street	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North Pecan Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on the route

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At the end of the road, turn left

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Turn left onto North Pecan Street

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Continue on State Highway 160

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Take the ramp right

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Continue straight

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Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Highway

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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South

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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway

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Continue on North Central Expressway

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Turn right onto Elm Street

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Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway

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Turn right onto Young Street

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Turn left onto South Harwood Street

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Turn right onto Canton Street

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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West

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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco

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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

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Continue on Purple Heart Trail

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Keep slight left

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

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Continue straight

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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

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Continue on United States Highway 183

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Continue on North Colorado Street

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Continue on US 183

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Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

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Turn left onto East Pierce Street

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Continue on North United States Highway 183

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Continue on North Esplanade Street

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Continue on South US Highway 183

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Continue on South US Highway 183/ US 87

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Continue on North Jefferson Street

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Continue on South US Highway 183

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Continue on North Alamo Street

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Continue on North Alamo Street

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Turn left onto East Empresario Street

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Turn right

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Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

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Take the ramp right

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right

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Turn slight right

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Take the ramp slight left

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Merge slight left

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Continue on Interstate Highway 37

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Continue on Interstate Highway 37

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Continue straight

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 251.8 miles from Anthony, TX.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 111 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 251.8 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Anthony, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Anthony, TX

This is one driving day of about 503.6 miles and 7h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 111 miles from Anthony, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Coffee and fuel

Alvarado, TX

166 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Austin, TX

332 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 251.8 mi from Anthony, TX

Addison, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 111 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ames, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 251.8 miles from Anthony, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$74.93	$149.85
midgrade	$4.25	$84.30	$168.61
premium	$4.59	$91.02	$182.05
diesel	$3.99	$79.17	$158.34

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 176.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Anthony, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 503.6 miles and takes about 7h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Pecan Street, Highway 160, Sam Rayburn Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 251.8 miles from Anthony, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $74.93 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.