Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Alton North (historical), TX

Drive Time

2h 58m

Distance

154.1 mi

248 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

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Corpus Christi, TX

Hameen Reynolds

Trip Overview

The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Alton North (historical), TX covers 154.1 miles and takes about 2h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on TX 358, North Padre Island Drive, TX 44 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.54 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

77.1 miles from Corpus Christi, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 58m drive with frequent turns across 154.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

TX 358 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 Corpus Christi, TX to Alton North (historical), TX is easy. At 2h 58m 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 Corpus Christi, TX to Alton North (historical), TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
TX 358	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Padre Island Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
TX 44	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 77	Unavailable	Refreshing
Driscoll Bypass	Unavailable	Refreshing
TX 141	Unavailable	Refreshing
East King Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Falfurrias Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: TX 358 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Alton North (historical), TX.

Start on the route

4.2 mi · 5 min · the route

Take the exit slight left toward TX 358: Padre Island

0.4 mi · 53 sec · TX 358: Padre Island

Continue on North Padre Island Drive

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive

Take the exit slight right toward TX 44: Robstown, Alice

0.4 mi · 52 sec · TX 44: Robstown, Alice

Continue straight

11 mi · 12 min

Turn left onto South US Highway 77

0.6 mi · 1 min · South US Highway 77

Take the ramp slight left

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

6.3 mi · 6 min · U.S. Highway 77

Continue on Driscoll Bypass

4.2 mi · 4 min · Driscoll Bypass

Continue on U.S. Highway 77

11 mi · 11 min · U.S. Highway 77

Take the exit slight right toward TX 141

0.1 mi · 18 sec · TX 141

Turn straight onto South US Highway 77 Bypass

0.1 mi · 25 sec · South US Highway 77 Bypass

Turn right onto East King Avenue

16 mi · 20 min · East King Avenue

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Merge slight left

11 mi · 12 min

Keep slight left

9.5 mi · 10 min

Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway

56 mi · 58 min · Falfurrias Expressway

Keep slight left

7.2 mi · 7 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Business South: Edinburg

0.3 mi · 23 sec · US 281 Business South: Edinburg

Continue on North Expressway 281

0.4 mi · 39 sec · North Expressway 281

Continue straight

3.0 mi · 4 min

Turn right onto West McIntyre Street

377 ft · 14 sec · West McIntyre Street

Turn left onto North 10th Avenue

361 ft · 10 sec · North 10th Avenue

Turn right onto West University Drive

8.6 mi · 12 min · West University Drive

Turn left onto Mayberry Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Mayberry Road

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 77.1 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 1h 29m 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 77.1 miles or 1h 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alton North (historical), TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Corpus Christi, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Corpus Christi, TX

This is one driving day of about 154.1 miles and 2h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Corpus Christi, 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 77.1 mi from Corpus Christi, TX · 1h 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

McAllen, TX

77 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

McAllen, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

McAllen, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.1 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Alton North (historical), TX

The final approach into Alton North (historical), 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 Alton North (historical), 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

$23.54 one way

$47.08 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$25.80	$51.59
premium	$4.59	$27.85	$55.71
diesel	$5.64	$34.24	$68.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	46.2	$16.18	$7.40
Efficient EV	38.5	$13.48	$6.16
EV Truck/SUV	61.6	$21.57	$9.86

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Corpus Christi, TX

Afternoon in Corpus Christi on Sunday

Local time

2:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alton North (historical), TX

Afternoon in Alton North (historical) on Sunday

Local time

2:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 58m 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 Corpus Christi, TX to Alton North (historical), TX covers 154.1 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are TX 358, North Padre Island Drive, TX 44. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 77.1 miles from Corpus Christi, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.54 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Alton North (historical), TX is easy. At 2h 58m 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 Corpus Christi, TX to Alton North (historical), TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Corpus Christi, TX to Alton North (historical), TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.