Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Morning in Corpus Christi on Thursday
Local time
10:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Batesville, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 33m
Distance
190.2 mi
306 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 21m
★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 58m
10 AM
3h 42m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corpus Christi, TX
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Batesville, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Batesville, TX covers 190.2 miles and takes about 3h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 37, US Highway 57, State Highway 173 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.8 miles on I 37. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.74 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
95.1 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 33m. Total distance: 190.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 33m highway drive covering 190.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 37 and US Highway 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 102.8 miles on I 37.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 37 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 37 and US Highway 57. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 37.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 33m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 37): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 104 miles (US 281): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I 37
Depart onto I 37
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
16.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
104 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
|
US 281
Take the exit onto US 281 toward US 281 North: Pleasanton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 281 North: Pleasanton
6
140.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
Take the ramp toward Texas 173: Devine, Jourdanton
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Texas 173: Devine, Jourdanton
5
140.8 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
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I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge onto I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Corpus Christi, TX and Batesville, TX, road signs point toward Texas 173: Devine and Jourdanton.
Texas 173: Devine
140.4 mi in
|
~2h 39m
Jourdanton
140.4 mi in
|
~2h 39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 37 | 102.8 mi | 1h 43m |
| US Highway 57 | 37.3 mi | 39m |
| State Highway 173 | 24.9 mi | 37m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 11.1 mi | 11m |
| US 281 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| West Oaklawn Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Zanderson Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| FM 117 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 37
— 102.8 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Batesville, TX.
1
Start on I 37
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
3
Continue on I 37
86 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit onto US 281
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 281
Toward US 281 North: Pleasanton
5
Turn left onto TX 97
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
West Oaklawn Road
6
Turn right onto TX 16
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Zanderson Avenue
7
Turn left onto TX 173
25 mi
·
37 min
·
State Highway 173
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Texas 173: Devine, Jourdanton
9
Merge onto I 35
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 57: Eagle Pass
11
Turn straight
430 ft
·
10 sec
12
Continue on Interstate 35 North
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Interstate 35 North
13
Turn right onto US 57
37 mi
·
39 min
·
US Highway 57
14
Turn left onto FM 117
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 117
15
Turn right onto Ramos Street
50 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ramos Street
16
Arrive at destination
Ramos Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.1 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.8 miles.
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 42 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.1 miles or 1h 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 2h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Batesville, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 190.2 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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.
The longest stretch is on I 37 for about 102.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.1 mi from Corpus Christi, TX · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.1 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 37 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.8 miles.
Arriving in Batesville, TX
The final approach into Batesville, 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 Batesville, TX.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.74 one way
$57.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $31.46 | $62.92 |
| premium | $4.54 | $33.96 | $67.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.99 | $83.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.1 | 0 | $19.97 | $9.13 |
| Efficient EV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.64 | $7.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.1 | 0 | $26.63 | $12.17 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Batesville, TX
Morning in Batesville on Thursday
Local time
10:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
6 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
3h 33m 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 Batesville, TX covers 190.2 miles and takes about 3h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 37, US Highway 57, State Highway 173. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.1 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 $28.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 33m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 37): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 104 miles (US 281): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Corpus Christi, TX and Batesville, TX, road signs point toward Texas 173: Devine and Jourdanton.
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