Origin
Beverly, TX
Morning in Beverly on Thursday
Local time
6:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beverly, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 48m
Distance
296.1 mi
477 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 35m
★
6 AM
4h 49m
8 AM
5h 16m
10 AM
4h 58m
12 PM
4h 55m
3 PM
4h 59m
5 PM
5h 14m
8 PM
4h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beverly, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Corpus Christi, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Beverly, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 296.1 miles and takes about 4h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Jack Kultgen Expressway, I 35 South, Purple Heart Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.74 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
148.1 miles from Beverly, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 48m. Total distance: 296.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 48m drive with frequent turns across 296.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Jack Kultgen Expressway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beverly, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Jack Kultgen Expressway | — | — |
| I 35 South | — | — |
| Purple Heart Trail | — | — |
| TX 130 | — | — |
| US 183 South | — | — |
| Highway 183 | — | — |
| North Colorado Street | — | — |
| US 183 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beverly, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on South Valley Mills Drive
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Valley Mills Drive
2
Take the exit slight right
522 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
4
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 35 South
5
Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
7
Keep slight left
26 mi
·
26 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
9
Continue straight
59 mi
·
54 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 183 South: Lockhart
11
Continue on United States Highway 183
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
United States Highway 183
12
Continue on North Colorado Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North Colorado Street
13
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
14
Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Magnolia Avenue
15
Continue straight
51 mi
·
56 min
16
Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 792
17
Continue on East Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
18
Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunset Strip Drive
19
Continue on South US Highway 181
40 mi
·
45 min
·
South US Highway 181
20
Continue on North 8th Street
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
North 8th Street
21
Continue on US Highway 181 South
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Highway 181 South
22
Continue on State Highway 89
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 89
23
Continue on US Highway 181
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 181
24
Continue on Railroad Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
25
Continue on US Highway 181
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US Highway 181
26
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
27
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
28
Take the ramp slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
29
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
30
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
31
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
443 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
32
Continue straight
482 ft
·
9 sec
33
Arrive at your destination
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 148.1 miles from Beverly, TX, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
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 65 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.1 miles or 2h 24m 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 56m
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 Beverly, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beverly, TX
This is one driving day of about 296.1 miles and 4h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Beverly, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.1 mi from Beverly, TX · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.1 miles from Beverly, 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
$44.74 one way
$89.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $48.97 | $97.95 |
| premium | $4.54 | $52.87 | $105.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.38 | $130.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.8 | 1 | $31.09 | $14.21 |
| Efficient EV | 74 | 0 | $25.91 | $11.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.4 | 1 | $41.45 | $18.95 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 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
Morning in Corpus Christi on Thursday
Local time
6:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Luling, TX
148 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
11 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
4h 48m 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 Beverly, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 296.1 miles and takes about 4h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Jack Kultgen Expressway, I 35 South, Purple Heart Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.1 miles from Beverly, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.74 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 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beverly, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beverly, TX to Corpus Christi, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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