Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Evening in Corpus Christi on Wednesday
Local time
8:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Madisonville, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 21m
Distance
276.9 mi
446 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 8m
★
6 AM
5h 21m
8 AM
5h 48m
10 AM
5h 30m
12 PM
5h 28m
3 PM
5h 32m
5 PM
5h 47m
8 PM
5h 13m
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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Madisonville, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Madisonville, TX covers 276.9 miles and takes about 5h 21m 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 $41.84 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
138.5 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 21m drive with frequent turns across 276.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 21m 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 Madisonville, 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 | — | — |
| Highway 77 South | — | — |
| North Navarro Street | — | — |
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 Madisonville, 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
·
South Alamo Street
14
Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi
·
37 min
·
United States Highway 77
15
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 77 South
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 77 South
16
Take the exit left
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
17
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
14 min
18
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
19
Turn left onto North Navarro Street
40 mi
·
45 min
·
North Navarro Street
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fairwinds Street
21
Continue on West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
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West 4th Street
22
Turn left onto North Texana Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Texana Street
23
Continue on United States Highway 77
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
United States Highway 77
24
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 77
25
Continue on United States Highway 77
25 mi
·
28 min
·
United States Highway 77
26
Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jefferson Street
27
Continue on North US Highway 77
17 mi
·
19 min
·
North US Highway 77
28
Continue on South Main Street
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
South Main Street
29
Take the exit right
187 ft
·
5 sec
30
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
31
Merge slight left onto State Highway 21
39 mi
·
42 min
·
State Highway 21
32
Keep slight left
42 mi
·
49 min
33
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 138.5 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 2h 40m 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 61 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.5 miles or 2h 40m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madisonville, 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 276.9 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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 138.5 mi from Corpus Christi, TX · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.5 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Madisonville, TX
The final approach into Madisonville, 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 Madisonville, 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
$41.84 one way
$83.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $45.80 | $91.60 |
| premium | $4.54 | $49.44 | $98.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.14 | $122.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.1 | 1 | $29.07 | $13.29 |
| Efficient EV | 69.2 | 0 | $24.23 | $11.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.8 | 1 | $38.77 | $17.72 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 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.
Destination
Madisonville, TX
Evening in Madisonville on Wednesday
Local time
8:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
4 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
5h 21m 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 Madisonville, TX covers 276.9 miles and takes about 5h 21m 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 138.5 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 $41.84 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 5h 21m 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 Madisonville, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Corpus Christi, TX to Madisonville, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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