Origin
Celina, TX
Afternoon in Celina on Sunday
Local time
2:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Celina, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Drive Time
6h 44m
Distance
467.4 mi
752 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
Celina, TX
Thomas balabaud
Corpus Christi, TX
Hameen Reynolds
Trip Overview
Traveling from Celina to Corpus Christi covers 467.4 miles and requires approximately 6 hours and 44 minutes of driving time. Because this route relies on local roads like FM 455 and West Walnut Street rather than major interstates, it is best suited as a full-day commitment. You should budget about $70 for fuel to complete the journey. While both cities sit within the Great Plains region of Texas, the transition from North Texas to the coast involves a significant change in landscape. It is a manageable one-day trip if you start early, but be prepared for a long day behind the wheel.
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
233.7 miles from Celina, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a cruise-control highway experience. Since the highway share is 0%, you will spend the entire 467.4 miles navigating local roads like North Louisiana Drive. With no extended stretches of high-speed transit, the rhythm of the drive remains constant and deliberate. You will not find any long, uninterrupted highway segments here, as the route is defined by the technical nature of the local road network. Staying alert is essential, as the constant navigation of turns keeps the driving experience engaging from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Louisiana Drive 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 44m, 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 Celina, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Louisiana Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FM 455 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FM 428 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Dallas Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dallas North Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35E South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Stemmons Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Louisiana Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Celina, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on West Pecan Street
180 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Pecan Street
2
Turn left onto North Louisiana Drive
354 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Louisiana Drive
3
Turn right onto West Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
4
Continue on West FM 455
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West FM 455
5
Turn left onto FM 428
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 428
6
Keep slight right to continue on FM 428
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 428
7
Turn left onto South Dallas Parkway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Dallas Parkway
8
Continue on South Dallas Parkway
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Dallas Parkway
9
Take the ramp slight left
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
10
Continue on Dallas North Tollway
30 mi
·
33 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 35E South
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
328 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 35E South
13
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
14
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 35E South
15
Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
16
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
17
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
18
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
19
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
20
Keep slight left
26 mi
·
26 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
22
Continue straight
59 mi
·
54 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 183 South: Lockhart
24
Continue on United States Highway 183
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
United States Highway 183
25
Continue on North Colorado Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North Colorado Street
26
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
27
Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Magnolia Avenue
28
Turn left onto East Pierce Street
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East Pierce Street
29
Continue on North United States Highway 183
43 mi
·
47 min
·
North United States Highway 183
30
Continue on North Esplanade Street
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Esplanade Street
31
Continue on South US Highway 183
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South US Highway 183
32
Continue on South US Highway 183/ US 87
27 mi
·
28 min
·
South US Highway 183/ US 87
33
Continue on North Jefferson Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Jefferson Street
34
Continue on South US Highway 183
23 mi
·
24 min
·
South US Highway 183
35
Continue on North Alamo Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Alamo Street
36
Continue on North Alamo Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Alamo Street
37
Turn left onto East Empresario Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Empresario Street
38
Turn right
9.6 mi
·
9 min
39
Continue on Farm to Market Road 136
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Farm to Market Road 136
40
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
41
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
42
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
43
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
44
Take the ramp slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
45
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
46
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
47
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
443 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
48
Continue straight
482 ft
·
9 sec
49
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To keep your 6-hour and 44-minute journey manageable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since you are navigating local roads, leave as early as possible to avoid unexpected delays or traffic patterns that can quickly extend your total travel time. Monitor your fuel gauge closely, as the $70 budget is an estimate and local roads may lead you through areas with fewer refueling options than an interstate corridor. Because the route lacks highway miles, factor in extra time for turns and slower speed limits. A smart strategy is to map out your single stop midway through the trip to ensure you stay energized for the final stretch.
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 233.7 miles from Celina, TX, or about 3h 22m 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 103 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 233.7 miles or 3h 22m 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 52m
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 Celina, 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 Celina, TX
This is one driving day of about 467.4 miles and 6h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 103 miles from Celina, 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 233.7 mi from Celina, TX · 3h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
234 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 103 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 233.7 miles from Celina, 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
$71.40 one way
$142.80 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
164 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $78.24 | $156.49 |
| premium | $4.59 | $84.48 | $168.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $103.84 | $207.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$71
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 163.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 140.2 | 1 | $49.08 | $22.44 |
| Efficient EV | 116.9 | 1 | $40.90 | $18.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 187 | 2 | $65.44 | $29.91 |
Gas CO2
164 kg
EV CO2
55 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
Afternoon in Corpus Christi on Sunday
Local time
2:16 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
15 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 44m 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 Celina, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 467.4 miles and takes about 6h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Louisiana Drive, West Walnut Street, FM 455. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 233.7 miles from Celina, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $71.40 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 44m, 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 Celina, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Celina, TX to Corpus Christi, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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