The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Hubbard, TX covers 486.6 miles and takes about 9h 29m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on US 79, United States Highway 77, North Navarro Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.8 miles on US 79.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $73.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
243.3 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 42m into the drive
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Corpus Christi (called Corpus by the locals) is Texas's largest coastal city and the gateway to Padre Island. While Corpus Christi isn't on the way to much of anything except itself (and the islands off its coast), it offers enough to fill a visit in its own right, or a multi-day trip from San Antonio, Austin, or Houston. The name is Latin for "Body of Christ".
This is a 9h 29m highway drive covering 486.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 79 and United States Highway 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.8 miles on US 79.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 62 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 86.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 79 and United States Highway 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 486.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 78.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 35 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
0.5 mi into trip|~0m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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78.4 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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92.5 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|US 77 / North Navarro Street
Turn left onto US 77 / North Navarro Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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388 mi into trip|~7h 31m in|US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue
Turn left onto US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 79
86.8 mi
1h 40m
United States Highway 77
57.9 mi
1h 5m
North Navarro Street
40.1 mi
45m
State Highway 155
39.9 mi
45m
State Highway 21
36.6 mi
40m
US 271
29.8 mi
34m
Farm to Market Road 136
17.8 mi
23m
North US Highway 77
17.3 mi
19m
Longest stretch:
US 79
— 86.8 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Hubbard, TX.
1
Start on I 37
0.2 mi·21 sec·I 37
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·39 sec
4
Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard
122 ft·2 sec·North Brownlee Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·16 sec
6
Merge onto US 181; TX 35
10 mi·11 min·New Harbor Bridge
7
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 35
1.5 mi·1 min·TX 35
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
9
Turn straight onto State Highway 35
0.6 mi·1 min·State Highway 35
10
Turn left onto FM 136
18 mi·23 min·Farm to Market Road 136
11
Continue on FM 2678
9.6 mi·9 min·FM 2678
12
At end of road, turn left onto FM 774
1.5 mi·2 min·FM 774
13
Turn right onto US 77
1.9 mi·3 min·South Alamo Street
14
Turn slight right onto US 77
33 mi·37 min·United States Highway 77
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 77
1.2 mi·1 min·US Highway 77 South
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Merge onto US 59; US 77
13 mi·14 min·US 59; US 77
18
Take the exit onto US 77
0.5 mi·1 min·US 77
19
Turn left onto US 77
40 mi·45 min·North Navarro Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt
0.4 mi·26 sec·Fairwinds Street
21
Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt
0.3 mi·25 sec·West 4th Street
22
Turn left onto US 77
1.4 mi·1 min·North Texana Street
23
Continue on US 77
0.2 mi·14 sec·United States Highway 77
24
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi·7 min·US 77
25
Continue on US 77; FM 532
25 mi·28 min·United States Highway 77
26
Continue on US 77
2.7 mi·3 min·South Jefferson Street
27
Continue on US 77
17 mi·19 min·North US Highway 77
28
Continue on US 77
9.5 mi·10 min·South Main Street
29
Take the exit
186 ft·5 sec
30
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·31 sec·this road
31
Merge onto TX 21
37 mi·40 min·State Highway 21
32
Turn left onto TX OSR
8.1 mi·10 min·West Old San Antonio Road
33
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
34
Merge onto US 190; TX 6
11 mi·12 min·South State Highway 6
35
Continue on US 190; TX 6
2.1 mi·2 min·South Market Street
36
Continue on US 79; TX 6
0.3 mi·22 sec·North State Highway 6
37
Keep slight left at fork onto US 79
79 mi·1 hr 30 min·US 79
38
Merge onto US 79; US 84
7.7 mi·10 min·US 79; US 84
39
Turn left onto TX 155
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Link Street
40
Turn straight onto TX 155
21 mi·23 min·State Highway 155
41
Continue on TX 155
0.4 mi·30 sec·South Elm Street
42
Continue on TX 155
1.5 mi·1 min·North Frankston Highway
43
Continue on TX 155
19 mi·22 min·State Highway 155
44
Continue on TX 155
2.0 mi·3 min·Frankston Highway
45
Continue on TX 155
1.2 mi·2 min·South Vine Avenue
46
Turn straight onto South Palace Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·South Palace Avenue
47
Turn right onto TX 31
0.9 mi·1 min·West Front Street
48
Turn left onto US 271; TX 155
1.0 mi·1 min·South Beckham Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
49
Continue on US 271; TX 155
1.6 mi·2 min·East Gentry Parkway
50
Continue on US 271; TX 155
5.5 mi·6 min·US Highway 271
51
Turn left onto TX 155
4.9 mi·5 min·State Highway 155 North
52
Continue on TX 155
1.1 mi·1 min·South Main Street
53
Continue on TX 155
6.7 mi·7 min·State Highway 155 North
54
At end of road, turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
55
Turn left onto TX 155
16 mi·18 min·North Tyler Street
Use the left lane.
56
Continue on US 271
30 mi·34 min·US 271
57
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Burton Road
58
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
59
Merge onto I 30
17 mi·17 min·I 30
60
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
61
Turn left onto US 259
13 mi·19 min·US Highway 259 North
62
Arrive at destination
US 259
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 243.3 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 4h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 107 miles or 2h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 243.3 miles or 4h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 243.3 miles or 4h 42m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hubbard, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corpus Christi, TX
Aim for roughly 243 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hubbard, TX
Aim for roughly 243 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 107 miles from Corpus Christi, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 79 for about 86.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 243.3 mi from Corpus Christi, TX
· 4h 42m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$73.53 one way
$147.05 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg170 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$80.48
$160.96
premium
$4.54
$86.88
$173.76
diesel
$5.61
$107.44
$214.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$204–$314
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 170.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $51 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
146
1
$51.09
$23.36
Efficient EV
121.7
1
$42.58
$19.46
EV Truck/SUV
194.6
2
$68.12
$31.14
Gas CO2
170 kg
EV CO2
57 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Morning
in Corpus Christi on Saturday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hubbard, TX
Morning
in Hubbard on Saturday
Local time
6:33 AM
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
2 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
9h 29m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Hubbard, TX covers 486.6 miles and takes about 9h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 79, United States Highway 77, North Navarro Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 243 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 243.3 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 $73.53 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 486.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 78.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Corpus Christi, TX to Hubbard, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
