Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Evening in Corpus Christi on Sunday
Local time
6:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Spearman, TX
Drive Time
13h 8m
Distance
755.9 mi
1,217 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$115
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
12h 57m
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6 AM
13h 9m
8 AM
13h 32m
10 AM
13h 17m
12 PM
13h 15m
3 PM
13h 18m
5 PM
13h 31m
8 PM
13h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corpus Christi, TX
Hameen Reynolds
Spearman, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Spearman, TX covers 755.9 miles and takes about 13h 8m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, East César E, I 10 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $115.47 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
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
378 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 755.9 miles and 13h 8m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard and East César E.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 13h 8m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 755.9 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Spearman, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East César E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Pan Am Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McDermott Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 83 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Frisco Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Spearman, TX.
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Start on the route
17 mi
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17 min
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the route
2
Keep slight left
1.3 mi
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1 min
3
Continue straight
123 mi
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2 hr 4 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
0.2 mi
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28 sec
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Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
5
Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi
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3 min
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East César E. Chávez Boulevard
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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I 10 West, I 35 North
7
Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
92 ft
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1 sec
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South Pan Am Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
0.9 mi
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1 min
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I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
9
Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway
15 mi
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17 min
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McDermott Freeway
10
Keep slight right
99 mi
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1 hr 37 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
0.3 mi
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44 sec
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US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
12
Turn right onto North Main Street
29 mi
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30 min
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North Main Street
13
Continue on Frisco Avenue
42 mi
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44 min
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Frisco Avenue
14
Continue on Roberts Avenue
17 mi
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18 min
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Roberts Avenue
15
Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
387 ft
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18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
16
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
6.3 mi
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7 min
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North Broadway Street
17
Turn right
12 mi
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13 min
18
Turn left onto State Highway 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
19
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
20 ft
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State Highway 153
20
Turn right onto State Highway 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
21
Continue on Lamar Street
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
22
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
23
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
341 ft
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8 sec
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I 20 West: Midland
24
Merge slight left
6.0 mi
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5 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
0.3 mi
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20 sec
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US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
26
Keep slight left
74 mi
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1 hr 14 min
27
Turn right onto South Avenue F
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Avenue F
28
Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
0.1 mi
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11 sec
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North Avenue F
29
Turn straight onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
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39 sec
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Ralls Road
30
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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East 15th Street
31
Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
32
Continue on Highway 84
20 mi
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19 min
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Highway 84
33
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
34
Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
35
Continue on Slaton Road
4.5 mi
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5 min
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Slaton Road
36
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
37
Turn slight right onto Interstate 27
322 ft
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6 sec
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Interstate 27
38
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
39
Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110 mi
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1 hr 51 min
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Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
40
Continue on Canyon Expressway
13 mi
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15 min
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Canyon Expressway
41
Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North
0.9 mi
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2 min
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US 87 North
42
Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street
45 mi
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47 min
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South Fillmore Street
43
Continue on South Dumas Avenue
5.6 mi
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6 min
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South Dumas Avenue
44
Turn right
13 mi
·
13 min
45
Turn right onto FM 281
28 mi
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30 min
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FM 281
46
Turn left
14 mi
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14 min
47
Turn right onto West Kenneth Avenue
0.3 mi
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37 sec
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West Kenneth Avenue
48
Turn slight left onto Northwest Court
154 ft
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3 sec
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Northwest Court
49
Arrive at your destination
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 378 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 6h 34m into the drive.
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 166 miles or 2h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 378 miles or 6h 34m 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 378 miles or 6h 34m
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 12h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spearman, 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 378 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Spearman, TX
Aim for roughly 378 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 166 miles from Corpus Christi, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 378 mi from Corpus Christi, TX · 6h 34m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
249 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
499 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 Post, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
378 mi · about 6.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 378 miles or 6.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 166 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 378 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 378 miles or 6.6 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Spearman, TX
The final approach into Spearman, 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 Spearman, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Spearman, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$115.47 one way
$230.94 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
265 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $126.54 | $253.08 |
| premium | $4.59 | $136.63 | $273.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $167.93 | $335.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$115
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$245–$355
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 264.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $79 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 226.8 | 2 | $79.37 | $36.28 |
| Efficient EV | 189 | 2 | $66.14 | $30.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 302.4 | 3 | $105.83 | $48.38 |
Gas CO2
264 kg
EV CO2
88 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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
Spearman, TX
Evening in Spearman on Sunday
Local time
6:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
28 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
13h 8m 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 Spearman, TX covers 755.9 miles and takes about 13h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, East César E, I 10 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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 378 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 378 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 $115.47 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 755.9 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Spearman, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Corpus Christi, TX to Spearman, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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