Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Morning in Corpus Christi on Friday
Local time
8:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Alice, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Alice, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Alice, TX covers 44.9 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Avenue J, TX 44, I 37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.4 miles on East Avenue J. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Alice, TX covers 44.9 miles and takes about 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Avenue J is the longest continuous segment at about 26.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 37.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 37): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I 37
Depart onto I 37
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward TX 358: Padre Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward TX 358: Padre Island
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward TX 44: Robstown, Alice
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 44: Robstown, Alice
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
TX 44
Turn left onto TX 44
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
44.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
East 2nd Street
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Avenue J | 26.4 mi | 30m |
| TX 44 | 11.9 mi | 12m |
| I 37 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| North Padre Island Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| South US Highway 77 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Cameron Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Avenue J
— 26.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Alice, TX.
1
Start on I 37
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward TX 358: Padre Island
3
Continue on TX 358
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Padre Island Drive
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward TX 44: Robstown, Alice
5
Continue on TX 44
11 mi
·
12 min
·
TX 44
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto TX 44
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South US Highway 77
7
Turn left onto TX 44
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
TX 44
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn left onto TX 44
26 mi
·
30 min
·
East Avenue J
9
Turn right onto North Cameron Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Cameron Street
10
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
94 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 2nd Street
11
Arrive at destination
East 2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Corpus Christi, TX · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alice, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Alice, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.78 one way
$13.57 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Alice, TX
Morning in Alice on Friday
Local time
8:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
52m 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 Alice, TX covers 44.9 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Avenue J, TX 44, I 37. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 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 $6.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 37): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Corpus Christi, TX to Alice, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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