Origin
Big Spring, TX
Morning in Big Spring on Monday
Local time
11:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Big Spring, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Drive Time
6h 46m
Distance
443 mi
713 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$68
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 35m
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6 AM
6h 46m
8 AM
7h 10m
10 AM
6h 55m
12 PM
6h 52m
3 PM
6h 56m
5 PM
7h 9m
8 PM
6h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Big Spring, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Corpus Christi, TX
Hameen Reynolds
Trip Overview
The drive from Big Spring, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 443 miles and takes about 6h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Gregg Street, Highway 87, US 87 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.67 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
221.5 miles from Big Spring, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 46m drive with frequent turns across 443 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Gregg Street 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 46m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Big Spring, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Gregg Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 87 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William B Crooker Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 87 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ellis Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Gregg Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Spring, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on West 4th Street
82 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 4th Street
2
Turn right onto South Gregg Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Gregg Street
3
Continue on South US Highway 87
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South US Highway 87
4
Take the ramp straight toward US 87 South: San Angelo
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 87 South: San Angelo
5
Merge slight left onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway
38 mi
·
38 min
·
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
6
Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
4th Street
7
Continue on US Highway 87 South
15 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 87 South
8
Continue straight
72 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
9
Turn right onto South Main Street
21 mi
·
23 min
·
South Main Street
10
Continue on Ellis Street
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Ellis Street
11
Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
40 mi
·
38 min
·
I 10 East: San Antonio
12
Continue straight
54 mi
·
54 min
13
Keep slight right
17 mi
·
19 min
14
Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
McDermott Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
16
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Pecos-La Trinidad
17
Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pecos-La Trinidad
18
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dolorosa Street
19
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Market Street
20
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Market Street
21
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Tower of the Americas Way
22
Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 37 South, US 281 South
23
Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
William J Bordelon Freeway
24
Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
140 mi
·
2 hr 23 min
·
Lucian Adams Freeway
25
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
26
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
443 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
27
Continue straight
482 ft
·
9 sec
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 221.5 miles from Big Spring, TX, or about 3h 23m 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 97 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 221.5 miles or 3h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 51m
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 Big Spring, 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 Big Spring, TX
This is one driving day of about 443 miles and 6h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Big Spring, 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 221.5 mi from Big Spring, TX · 3h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
222 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 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 221.5 miles from Big Spring, 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
$67.67 one way
$135.34 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
155 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $74.16 | $148.32 |
| premium | $4.59 | $80.07 | $160.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $98.42 | $196.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$68
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 155 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 132.9 | 1 | $46.52 | $21.26 |
| Efficient EV | 110.8 | 1 | $38.76 | $17.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 177.2 | 2 | $62.02 | $28.35 |
Gas CO2
155 kg
EV CO2
52 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 Monday
Local time
11:01 AM
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.
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
22 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
6h 46m 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 Big Spring, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 443 miles and takes about 6h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Gregg Street, Highway 87, US 87 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 221.5 miles from Big Spring, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.67 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 46m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Big Spring, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Big Spring, TX to Corpus Christi, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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