Origin
Bishop, TX
Afternoon in Bishop on Sunday
Local time
3:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bishop, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Drive Time
37m
Distance
35 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corpus Christi, TX
Hameen Reynolds
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Bishop to Corpus Christi, this 35-mile journey is a quick and straightforward trip. You can comfortably complete the drive in about 37 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating through the Great Plains, you will primarily use a series of local connectors including County Road 10, County Road 79, and County Road 18. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is a very economical route for commuters or casual travelers. Since this path avoids major highways entirely, it offers a different experience than typical interstate travel. Keep in mind that this is a direct, no-frills transit between the two locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
17.5 miles from Bishop, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that feels quite different from a standard highway cruise. Because the route consists of 0% highway driving, you will spend your entire 37-minute duration navigating local backroads. The path lacks long, straight stretches, as noted by the fact that your longest uninterrupted segment on County Road 10 is essentially zero miles. You will need to stay alert at intersections as you transition between County Road 79 and County Road 18. This is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention on the road layout rather than letting you settle into a cruise-control rhythm.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 10 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bishop, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bishop, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 79 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Driscoll Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 44 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 44 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 358 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
County Road 10
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bishop, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on the route
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
the route
2
Continue on County Road 10
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 10
3
Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 79
4
Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
County Road 18
5
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
6
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Driscoll Bypass
8
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
9
Take the exit slight right toward TX 44 East: Robstown, Corpus Christi
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
TX 44 East: Robstown, Corpus Christi
10
Turn straight onto South US Highway 77
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South US Highway 77
11
Take the ramp slight right
269 ft
·
7 sec
12
Merge slight left onto East State Highway 44
11 mi
·
11 min
·
East State Highway 44
13
Keep slight left to continue on TX 358 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 358 West
14
Merge slight left onto North Padre Island Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Padre Island Drive
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 37 South
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 37 South
16
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
5 min
17
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
18
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
443 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
19
Continue straight
482 ft
·
9 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 35-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for rest stops, as there are zero scheduled stops along this route. Given the low $5 fuel cost, it is wise to ensure your tank is topped off before leaving, as you will be sticking to local roads throughout the duration of the trip. Pay close attention to the signage at the transitions between the various county roads to ensure you stay on track. Enjoy the ease of a quick commute that gets you to your destination in well under an hour.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.5 miles from Bishop, TX, or about 18m 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 35 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.5 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
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 Bishop, 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 Bishop, TX
This is one driving day of about 35 miles and 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bishop, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.5 mi from Bishop, TX · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Bishop, 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
$5.35 one way
$10.69 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.86 | $11.72 |
| premium | $4.59 | $6.33 | $12.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Afternoon in Corpus Christi on Sunday
Local time
3:36 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.
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
4 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
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bishop, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 35 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 10, County Road 79, County Road 18. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.5 miles from Bishop, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bishop, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bishop, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bishop, TX to Corpus Christi, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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