Origin
Bonham, TX
Evening in Bonham on Sunday
Local time
8:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bonham, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Drive Time
7h 13m
Distance
501.6 mi
807 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$77
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 3m
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6 AM
7h 13m
8 AM
7h 35m
10 AM
7h 21m
12 PM
7h 19m
3 PM
7h 22m
5 PM
7h 34m
8 PM
7h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bonham, TX
Thomas balabaud
Corpus Christi, TX
Hameen Reynolds
Trip Overview
The drive from Bonham, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 501.6 miles and takes about 7h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Center Street, East Sam Rayburn Drive, Highway 121 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $76.62 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
250.8 miles from Bonham, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 501.6 miles and 7h 13m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are North Center Street and East Sam Rayburn Drive.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Center Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 7h 13m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. 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 7h 13m, 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 Bonham, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Sam Rayburn Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 121 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sam Rayburn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Downtown | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Central Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Center Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonham, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on the route
82 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
56 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto North Center Street
194 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Center Street
4
Turn right onto East Sam Rayburn Drive
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sam Rayburn Drive
5
Turn slight left onto South State Highway 121
17 mi
·
18 min
·
South State Highway 121
6
Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Sam Rayburn Highway
7
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75 South, TX 121 South
8
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Central Expressway
9
Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
502 ft
·
12 sec
·
Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
10
Continue on North Central Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Expressway
11
Turn right onto Elm Street
305 ft
·
11 sec
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Elm Street
12
Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Pearl Expressway
13
Turn right onto Young Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Young Street
14
Turn left onto South Harwood Street
315 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Harwood Street
15
Turn right onto Canton Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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Canton Street
16
Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 30 West
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
220 ft
·
5 sec
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I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 35E South: Waco
20
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
21
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
22
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
23
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
24
Keep slight left
26 mi
·
26 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
26
Continue straight
59 mi
·
54 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 183 South: Lockhart
28
Continue on United States Highway 183
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
United States Highway 183
29
Continue on North Colorado Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North Colorado Street
30
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
31
Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Magnolia Avenue
32
Continue straight
51 mi
·
56 min
33
Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 792
34
Continue on East Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
35
Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunset Strip Drive
36
Continue on South US Highway 181
40 mi
·
45 min
·
South US Highway 181
37
Continue on North 8th Street
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
North 8th Street
38
Continue on US Highway 181 South
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Highway 181 South
39
Continue on State Highway 89
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 89
40
Continue on US Highway 181
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 181
41
Continue on Railroad Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
42
Continue on US Highway 181
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US Highway 181
43
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
44
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
45
Take the ramp slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
46
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
47
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
48
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
443 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
49
Continue straight
482 ft
·
9 sec
50
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 250.8 miles from Bonham, TX, or about 3h 36m 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 110 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 250.8 miles or 3h 36m 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 21m
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 Bonham, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bonham, TX
This is one driving day of about 501.6 miles and 7h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 110 miles from Bonham, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 250.8 mi from Bonham, TX · 3h 36m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
166 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Meal stop
331 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 110 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 250.8 miles from Bonham, 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
$76.62 one way
$153.24 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
176 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $83.97 | $167.94 |
| premium | $4.59 | $90.66 | $181.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $111.44 | $222.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$77
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 175.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 150.5 | 1 | $52.67 | $24.08 |
| Efficient EV | 125.4 | 1 | $43.89 | $20.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 200.6 | 2 | $70.22 | $32.10 |
Gas CO2
176 kg
EV CO2
59 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
Evening in Corpus Christi on Sunday
Local time
8:05 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
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
7h 13m 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 Bonham, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 501.6 miles and takes about 7h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Center Street, East Sam Rayburn Drive, Highway 121. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 250.8 miles from Bonham, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $76.62 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 13m, 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 Bonham, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bonham, TX to Corpus Christi, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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