Origin
Aubrey, TX
Late night in Aubrey on Friday
Local time
12:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aubrey, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
7h 55m
Distance
434.5 mi
699 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 47m
★
6 AM
7h 56m
8 AM
8h 14m
10 AM
8h 2m
12 PM
8h 0m
3 PM
8h 3m
5 PM
8h 13m
8 PM
7h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aubrey, TX
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Corpus Christi, TX
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Trip Overview
This 434.5-mile drive from Aubrey, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is a substantial undertaking, estimated to take around 7 hours and 55 minutes. With a highway share of 83%, this route is best described as highway-focused, making it a feasible, though long, day trip. You can expect to spend about $66 on fuel for this journey. The drive traverses the Great Plains region throughout, offering a consistent landscape. While it's possible to complete in one day, planning for two stops will help break up the 8 hours of travel time.
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
217.3 miles from Aubrey, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 55m. Total distance: 434.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 55m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 83% of the journey taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 84.6 miles on the North South Freeway, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. The route primarily utilizes the North South Freeway and TX 130 Toll, suggesting a modern, high-speed experience for much of the trip. While the specific road types are highway-centric, the transition between these main arteries will define the subtle shifts in your driving experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 84.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North South Freeway and TX 130 Toll. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 428 / West Sherman Drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 434.5 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: near the start (FM 428 / West Sherman Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (I 35W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FM 428 / West Sherman Drive
Turn left onto FM 428 / West Sherman Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward Loop 288 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Loop 288 West
8
16.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 35W
Take the exit onto I 35W toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 467
Toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth
7
206.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m 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
265.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| North South Freeway | 84.6 mi | 1h 27m |
| 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 | 29.2 mi | 29m |
| US Highway 181 | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| I 35W | 17.2 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
North South Freeway
— 84.6 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aubrey, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on East Elm Street
49 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Elm Street
2
Turn right onto FM 428
146 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto FM 428
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
West Sherman Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward Loop 288 West
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto Loop 288; US 380 Truck
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Loop 288
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 77
7
Turn right onto Spur 77
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Street
8
Turn left onto North Interstate 35
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Interstate 35
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 35 South
10
Merge onto I 35; US 77
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 35; US 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto I 35W
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 35W
Exit 467
Toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W Express
17 mi
·
16 min
·
I 35W TEXpress
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Merge onto I 35W
85 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
North South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 35
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
26 mi
·
26 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 265
Toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on TX 130 Toll
59 mi
·
54 min
·
TX 130 Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 470
Toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 183
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
United States Highway 183
21
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North Colorado Street
22
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
23
Continue on US 183
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Magnolia Avenue
24
Continue on TX 80
51 mi
·
56 min
·
TX 80
25
Turn slight left onto FM 792
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 792
26
Continue on TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
27
Turn left onto US 181
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunset Strip Drive
28
Continue on US 181
40 mi
·
45 min
·
South US Highway 181
29
Continue on US 181
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
North 8th Street
30
Continue on US 181
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Highway 181 South
31
Continue on TX 89
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 89
32
Continue on US 181
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 181
33
Continue on US 181
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
34
Continue on US 181
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US Highway 181
35
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
36
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
37
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
38
Merge onto I 37
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 37
39
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
40
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
444 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
41
Continue on I 37
483 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 37
42
Arrive at destination
I 37
Trip Plan
To make this 7-hour, 55-minute drive manageable, consider an early morning departure from Aubrey to maximize daylight. With 434.5 miles to cover, planning for two stops is advisable to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest stretch without a break is over 84 miles, so be mindful of your personal comfort level. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the midpoint, and budget around $66 for gasoline. Driving this route in a single day is achievable, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, splitting it with an overnight stop is also an option.
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 217.3 miles from Aubrey, TX, or about 3h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.6 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 96 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 217.3 miles or 3h 51m 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 46m
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 Aubrey, 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 Aubrey, TX
This is one driving day of about 434.5 miles and 7h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Aubrey, 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 North South Freeway for about 84.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 217.3 mi from Aubrey, TX · 3h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
217 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 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 217.3 miles from Aubrey, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North South Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.6 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
$65.65 one way
$131.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
152 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $71.86 | $143.73 |
| premium | $4.54 | $77.58 | $155.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $95.93 | $191.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 152 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 130.4 | 1 | $45.62 | $20.86 |
| Efficient EV | 108.6 | 1 | $38.02 | $17.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 173.8 | 2 | $60.83 | $27.81 |
Gas CO2
152 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (66% 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
Late night in Corpus Christi on Friday
Local time
12:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
7h 55m 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 Aubrey, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 434.5 miles and takes about 7h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North South 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 217.3 miles from Aubrey, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.65 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 18 significant decision points across 434.5 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: near the start (FM 428 / West Sherman Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (I 35W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Aubrey, TX to Corpus Christi, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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