Drive Time
8h 57m
Distance
454.6 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$68
one way
The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Hughes Springs, TX covers 454.6 miles and takes about 8h 57m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
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 $67.64 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
227.3 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 28m into the drive .
Expect a 8h 57m drive with frequent turns across 454.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Brownlee Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Harbor Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farm to Market Road 136 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Alamo Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Navarro Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Hughes Springs, TX.
Start on the route
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight left
Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard
Take the ramp slight left
Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right
Turn straight onto State Highway 35
Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 136
Continue straight
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn right onto South Alamo Street
Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 77 South
Take the exit left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right
Turn left onto North Navarro Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street
Continue on West 4th Street
Turn left onto North Texana Street
Continue on United States Highway 77
Continue on US 77
Continue on United States Highway 77
Continue on South Jefferson Street
Continue on North US Highway 77
Continue on South Main Street
Take the exit right
Continue straight
Merge slight left onto State Highway 21
Turn left onto West Old San Antonio Road
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto South State Highway 6
Continue on South Market Street
Continue on North State Highway 6
Keep slight left
Merge slight left
Turn left onto North Link Street
Turn straight onto State Highway 155
Continue on South Elm Street
Continue on North Frankston Highway
Continue on State Highway 155
Continue on Frankston Highway
Continue on South Vine Avenue
Turn straight onto South Palace Avenue
Turn right onto West Front Street
Turn left onto South Beckham Avenue
Continue on East Gentry Parkway
Continue on US Highway 271
Turn left onto State Highway 155 North
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on State Highway 155 North
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
Turn left onto North Tyler Street
Turn right onto State Highway 155
Take the exit left
Merge slight left
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto East Industrial Boulevard
Turn left
Turn right onto 1st Street
Turn left onto Ward
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 100 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 227.3 miles or 4h 28m 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 227.3 miles or 4h 28m
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 7h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hughes Springs, TX than in the middle of the route.
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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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 227 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hughes Springs, TX
Aim for roughly 227 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 227.3 mi from Corpus Christi, TX · 4h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
227 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Killeen, TXNight 1
227 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Killeen, TX after about 227 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 227.3 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 227 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.
The final approach into Hughes Springs, 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 Hughes Springs, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Hughes Springs, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$67.64 one way
$135.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $76.10 | $152.20 |
| premium | $4.59 | $82.17 | $164.34 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $71.47 | $142.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$68
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$198–$308
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 159.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 136.4 | 1 | $47.73 | $21.82 |
| Efficient EV | 113.7 | 1 | $39.78 | $18.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 181.8 | 2 | $63.64 | $29.09 |
Gas CO2
159 kg
EV CO2
53 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Corpus Christi on Saturday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Hughes Springs on Saturday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Killeen, TX
227 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Return Trip
Hughes Springs, TX to Corpus Christi, TXPlan the drive back the other way.
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