Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Afternoon in Corpus Christi on Sunday
Local time
3:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Abram, TX
Drive Time
3h 13m
Distance
168 mi
270 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corpus Christi, TX
Hameen Reynolds
Abram, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Trip Overview
The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Abram, TX covers 168 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on TX 358, North Padre Island Drive, TX 44 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 13m drive with frequent turns across 168 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 358 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Abram, TX is easy. At 3h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Abram, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 358 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Padre Island Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 44 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Driscoll Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 141 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East King Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Falfurrias Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
TX 358
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Abram, TX.
1
Start on the route
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
the route
2
Take the exit slight left toward TX 358: Padre Island
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
TX 358: Padre Island
3
Continue on North Padre Island Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Padre Island Drive
4
Take the exit slight right toward TX 44: Robstown, Alice
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
TX 44: Robstown, Alice
5
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
6
Turn left onto South US Highway 77
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South US Highway 77
7
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
8
Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
9
Continue on Driscoll Bypass
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Driscoll Bypass
10
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
11 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
11
Take the exit slight right toward TX 141
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
TX 141
12
Turn straight onto South US Highway 77 Bypass
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South US Highway 77 Bypass
13
Turn right onto East King Avenue
16 mi
·
20 min
·
East King Avenue
14
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
15
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
16
Keep slight left
9.5 mi
·
10 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway
56 mi
·
58 min
·
Falfurrias Expressway
18
Keep slight left
18 mi
·
18 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South, TX 495: Pharr
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 281 South, TX 495: Pharr
20
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
12 min
21
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
22
Turn straight onto West Expressway 83
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Expressway 83
23
Turn slight left onto West US Business 83
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West US Business 83
24
Continue on East Loop 374
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Loop 374
25
Turn left onto Abram Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Abram Road
26
Continue on Military Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Military Road
27
Turn right onto Cemetery Road
98 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cemetery Road
28
Turn right
141 ft
·
10 sec
29
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 84 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 1h 36m 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abram, 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 168 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 84 mi from Corpus Christi, TX · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Abram, TX
The final approach into Abram, 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 Abram, 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
$25.66 one way
$51.33 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $28.12 | $56.25 |
| premium | $4.59 | $30.37 | $60.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.32 | $74.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.64 | $8.06 |
| Efficient EV | 42 | 0 | $14.70 | $6.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.2 | 0 | $23.52 | $10.75 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Abram, TX
Afternoon in Abram on Sunday
Local time
3:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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.
Road read
3h 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Abram, TX covers 168 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 358, North Padre Island Drive, TX 44. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84 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 $25.66 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Abram, TX is easy. At 3h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Abram, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Corpus Christi, TX to Abram, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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