Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Morning in Corpus Christi on Friday
Local time
10:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Beach City, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
240.6 mi
387 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 40m
★
6 AM
4h 53m
8 AM
5h 20m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 4m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 45m
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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Beach City, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Beach City, TX covers 240.6 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Brownlee Boulevard, New Harbor Bridge, Highway 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.36 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120.3 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 240.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 53m drive with frequent turns across 240.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 Brownlee Boulevard 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Beach City, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Brownlee Boulevard | — | — |
| New Harbor Bridge | — | — |
| Highway 35 | — | — |
| Farm to Market Road 136 | — | — |
| South Alamo Street | — | — |
| Highway 77 | — | — |
| Spur 91 | — | — |
| Highway 59 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Brownlee Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Beach City, TX.
1
Start on the route
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
the route
2
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
3
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
4
Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Brownlee Boulevard
5
Take the ramp slight left
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
6
Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge
10 mi
·
11 min
·
New Harbor Bridge
7
Keep slight left
1.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
9
Turn straight onto State Highway 35
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 35
10
Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 136
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Farm to Market Road 136
11
Continue straight
9.6 mi
·
9 min
12
At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi
·
2 min
13
Turn right onto South Alamo Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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South Alamo Street
14
Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi
·
37 min
·
United States Highway 77
15
Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 91
16
Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
89 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 59 South
17
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
18
Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
59 Northbound Frontage Road
19
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
20
Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
21
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
22
Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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I 69 North, US 59 North
23
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Southwest Freeway
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alt: Sugar Land, Stafford
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 90 Alt: Sugar Land, Stafford
25
Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
26
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
27
Merge slight left onto Main Street
11 mi
·
15 min
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Main Street
28
Turn right onto South Loop West Frontage Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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South Loop West Frontage Road
29
Take the ramp straight toward I 610 East
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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I 610 East
30
Merge slight left onto South Loop West
9.3 mi
·
11 min
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South Loop West
31
Take the exit slight right toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte
32
Keep slight right to continue on Central Street, Old Galveston Road
207 ft
·
5 sec
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Central Street, Old Galveston Road
33
Turn straight
384 ft
·
9 sec
34
Continue on La Porte Freeway Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
La Porte Freeway Frontage Road
35
Take the ramp straight toward TX 225 East
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
TX 225 East
36
Merge slight left onto La Porte Freeway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
La Porte Freeway
37
Continue on Pasadena Freeway
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Pasadena Freeway
38
Continue on La Porte Freeway
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
La Porte Freeway
39
Keep slight left to continue on TX 146 North: Baytown
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 146 North: Baytown
40
Merge slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
41
Take the exit slight right toward TX 146 Business, TX 99 Toll: Wyoming Street
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
TX 146 Business, TX 99 Toll: Wyoming Street
42
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1405
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
FM 1405
43
Turn straight onto East Grand Parkway South
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Grand Parkway South
44
Turn right
3.9 mi
·
7 min
45
Turn left onto Tri City Beach Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Tri City Beach Road
46
Turn right onto Seacrest Park Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Seacrest Park Road
47
Turn left onto Ocean Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Ocean Drive
48
Turn right
269 ft
·
20 sec
49
Arrive at your destination
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 120.3 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 2h 26m 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 53 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.3 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beach City, 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.
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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 Corpus Christi, TX
This is one driving day of about 240.6 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 120.3 mi from Corpus Christi, TX · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.3 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beach City, TX
The final approach into Beach City, 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 Beach City, 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
$36.36 one way
$72.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $39.79 | $79.59 |
| premium | $4.54 | $42.96 | $85.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.12 | $106.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.26 | $11.55 |
| Efficient EV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.05 | $9.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.2 | 1 | $33.68 | $15.40 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Beach City, TX
Morning in Beach City on Friday
Local time
10:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
7 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
4h 53m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Beach City, TX covers 240.6 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Brownlee Boulevard, New Harbor Bridge, Highway 35. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.3 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 $36.36 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Beach City, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Corpus Christi, TX to Beach City, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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