Trip from Anthony, TX to Corpus Christi, TX

Drive Time

8h 34m

Distance

463.1 mi

745 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$71

one way

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Anthony, TX

Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE

Corpus Christi, TX

Hameen Reynolds

Trip Overview

Spanning 463.1 miles across Texas, this journey from Anthony to Corpus Christi typically requires about 8 hours and 34 minutes of driving time. Because the trip is substantial, I recommend planning for two days on the road to keep your travel stress-free. You should budget approximately $71 for fuel, which is a key factor to keep in mind when planning your total travel costs. The route remains firmly within the Great Plains region for the duration of the trip, offering a consistent geographic backdrop. Whether this is a necessary trek or a planned excursion, splitting the drive into two days ensures you arrive feeling refreshed rather than exhausted.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

231.5 miles from Anthony, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 81% of your time spent on major roads like the South R L Thornton Freeway, TX 130 Toll, and TX 80. You will encounter a mix of fast-paced transit and steady cruising, including a significant 89.9-mile stretch on the South R L Thornton Freeway. Expect the road to maintain a reliable, high-speed personality as you traverse the state. While the terrain remains largely consistent, the transition between these major arteries keeps the drive moving efficiently toward the coast. Behind the wheel, you will find a straightforward experience that prioritizes steady progress over technical maneuvering.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 51 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 35.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 463.1 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 35.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

35.5 mi into trip | ~48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 South, TX 121 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 75 South, TX 121 South

71.3 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 284C Toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway

73.3 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

73.4 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

73.4 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E South: Waco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes. Toward I 35E South: Waco

Towns Along This Route

Between Anthony, TX and Corpus Christi, TX, road signs point toward Downtown, Denton, Waco and Dallas Zoo.

Downtown

71.3 mi in | ~1h 27m

Denton

73.3 mi in | ~1h 31m

Waco

73.4 mi in | ~1h 32m

Dallas Zoo

74.4 mi in | ~1h 33m | via I 35E

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
Central Expressway	35 mi	37m
I 35	26.5 mi	26m
US Highway 181	23.3 mi	26m

Longest stretch: South R L Thornton Freeway — 89.9 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anthony, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.

Start on FM 1753

1.0 mi · 1 min · FM 1753

At end of road, turn left onto FM 1897

4.4 mi · 6 min · FM 1897

Turn left onto US 69

7.8 mi · 11 min · North Pecan Street

Continue on TX 160

8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 160

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · this road

Merge onto TX 121

13 mi · 15 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward US 75 South, TX 121 South Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 75; TX 121

35 mi · 37 min · Central Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

501 ft · 12 sec

Exit 284C Toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway Use the slight left lane.

Continue on North Central Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Central Expressway

Use the left / straight / none lanes.

Turn right onto Elm Street

304 ft · 10 sec · Elm Street

Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Pearl Expressway

Use the straight / none lanes.

Turn right onto Young Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Young Street

Turn left onto South Harwood Street

315 ft · 8 sec · South Harwood Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Canton Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Canton Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 30 West

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

221 ft · 5 sec

Toward I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 35E South: Waco Use the left / right lanes.

Continue on I 35E

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on I 35E

89 mi · 1 hr 31 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

Exit 426 Toward Dallas Zoo Use the none lane.

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.6 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

38 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

26 mi · 26 min · I 35

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 55 sec

Exit 265 Toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio Use the slight right lane.

Continue on TX 130 Toll

59 mi · 54 min · TX 130 Toll

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 470 Toward US 183 South: Lockhart Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 183

0.5 mi · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

Continue on US 183

4.9 mi · 8 min · North Colorado Street

Continue on US 183

10 mi · 11 min · US 183

Continue on US 183

4.2 mi · 6 min · North Magnolia Avenue

Continue on TX 80

51 mi · 56 min · TX 80

Turn slight left onto FM 792

8.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792

Continue on TX 72; TX 239

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Turn left onto US 181

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

Continue on US 181

40 mi · 45 min · South US Highway 181

Continue on US 181

0.8 mi · 55 sec · North 8th Street

Continue on US 181

16 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

Continue on TX 89

4.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 89

Continue on US 181

5.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 181

Continue on US 181

1.3 mi · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

Continue on US 181

17 mi · 19 min · US Highway 181

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Turn slight right

0.3 mi · 56 sec

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 37

0.3 mi · 29 sec · I 37

Continue on Interstate Highway 37

387 ft · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

Continue on Interstate Highway 37

444 ft · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

Continue on I 37

483 ft · 9 sec · I 37

Arrive at destination

I 37

Trip Plan

To manage the 463.1-mile distance effectively, I suggest scheduling at least two stops to break up the 8-hour and 34-minute drive. Since you are dealing with a significant highway-heavy route, try to depart early in the morning to beat heavy traffic and maximize your daylight hours. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge throughout the journey, as the $71 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and current gas prices. If you are feeling fatigued, use your two planned stops to stretch your legs rather than pushing through the longest stretches of the freeway. Planning your overnight stay at the halfway point will make the entire experience much more manageable.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 231.5 miles from Anthony, TX, or about 4h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.9 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 102 miles or 2h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 231.5 miles or 4h 15m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 231.5 miles or 4h 15m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 24m

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 Anthony, 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.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Anthony, TX

Aim for roughly 232 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Corpus Christi, TX

Aim for roughly 232 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 102 miles from Anthony, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

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 231.5 mi from Anthony, TX · 4h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Killeen, TX

232 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Killeen, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Killeen, TX

232 mi · about 4.3h in

A practical overnight split lands near Killeen, TX after about 232 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Grand Prairie, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 102 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Killeen, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 231.5 miles from Anthony, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before South R L Thornton Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 232 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Corpus Christi, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$70.74 one way

$141.48 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 162 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$77.52	$155.05
premium	$4.59	$83.70	$167.41
diesel	$5.64	$102.88	$205.77

Estimated Tolls: $2.86

Central Expressway (35.7 mi) $2.86

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

$71

Tolls

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$204–$314

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 162 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	138.9	1	$48.63	$22.23
Efficient EV	115.8	1	$40.52	$18.52
EV Truck/SUV	185.2	2	$64.83	$29.64

Gas CO2

162 kg

EV CO2

54 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Anthony, TX

Afternoon in Anthony on Sunday

Local time

2:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Corpus Christi, TX

Afternoon in Corpus Christi on Sunday

Local time

2:19 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

16 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

8h 34m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Anthony, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 463.1 miles and takes about 8h 34m 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.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 232 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 231.5 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 $70.74 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.

Between Anthony, TX and Corpus Christi, TX, road signs point toward Downtown, Denton, Waco and Dallas Zoo.

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Trip from Anthony, TX to Corpus Christi, TX

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Corpus Christi, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Anthony, TX

Corpus Christi, TX

Same local time

16 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 34m on the road

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