Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Cameron, TX

Drive Time

4h 39m

Distance

237.8 mi

383 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Corpus Christi, TX

Hameen Reynolds

Cameron, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Cameron, TX covers 237.8 miles and takes about 4h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on United States Highway 77, South Main Street, North Navarro Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.9 miles on United States Highway 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.33 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

118.9 miles from Corpus Christi, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Cameron, TX covers 237.8 miles and takes about 4h 39m, 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 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

United States Highway 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

471 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

504 ft

Total Descent

112 ft

Highest Point

471 ft

~186.8 mi in

Elevation Range

464 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 237.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.8 miles (FM 774): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

40.8 mi into trip | ~49m in | FM 774

At end of road, turn left onto FM 774

Navigation decision point

78.4 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

92.5 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | US 77 / North Navarro Street

Turn left onto US 77 / North Navarro Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / none lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
United States Highway 77	57.9 mi	1h 5m
South Main Street	48 mi	57m
North Navarro Street	40.1 mi	45m
Farm to Market Road 136	17.8 mi	23m
North US Highway 77	17.3 mi	19m
US 59	13.2 mi	14m
US 77	10.8 mi	13m
New Harbor Bridge	10.1 mi	11m

Longest stretch: United States Highway 77 — 57.9 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Cameron, TX.

Start on I 37

0.2 mi · 21 sec · I 37

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard

122 ft · 2 sec · North Brownlee Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Merge onto US 181; TX 35

10 mi · 11 min · New Harbor Bridge

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 35

1.5 mi · 1 min · TX 35

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Turn straight onto State Highway 35

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Highway 35

Turn left onto FM 136

18 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

Continue on FM 2678

9.6 mi · 9 min · FM 2678

At end of road, turn left onto FM 774

1.5 mi · 2 min · FM 774

Turn right onto US 77

1.9 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street

Turn slight right onto US 77

33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 77

1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 77 South

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 59; US 77

13 mi · 14 min · US 59; US 77

Take the exit onto US 77

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 77

Turn left onto US 77

40 mi · 45 min · North Navarro Street

Use the straight / left / none lanes.

At end of road, turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street

Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt

0.3 mi · 25 sec · West 4th Street

Turn left onto US 77

1.4 mi · 1 min · North Texana Street

Continue on US 77

0.2 mi · 14 sec · United States Highway 77

Continue on US 77

6.8 mi · 7 min · US 77

Continue on US 77; FM 532

25 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 77

2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

Continue on US 77

17 mi · 19 min · North US Highway 77

Continue on US 77

48 mi · 57 min · South Main Street

Use the none lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 77; US 190; TX 36

3.5 mi · 4 min · US 77; US 190; TX 36

Arrive at destination

US 77; US 190; TX 36

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 118.9 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 2h 20m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.9 miles.

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 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 118.9 miles or 2h 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cameron, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Corpus Christi, TX

This is one driving day of about 237.8 miles and 4h 39m.

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.

The longest stretch is on United States Highway 77 for about 57.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 118.9 mi from Corpus Christi, TX · 2h 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Austin, TX

119 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.

Popular next leg

Austin, TX to Cameron, TX

77.3 mi · 1h 34m

Pacing Suggestions

San Antonio, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Austin, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118.9 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cameron, TX

The final approach into Cameron, 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 Cameron, 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

$36.33 one way

$72.65 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$39.81	$79.62
premium	$4.59	$42.98	$85.96
diesel	$5.64	$52.83	$105.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	71.3	0	$24.97	$11.41
Efficient EV	59.5	0	$20.81	$9.51
EV Truck/SUV	95.1	1	$33.29	$15.22

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Corpus Christi, TX

Afternoon in Corpus Christi on Sunday

Local time

2:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 16 to 21 mph 36% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:27AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:08AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Cameron, TX

Afternoon in Cameron on Sunday

Local time

2:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SSE 15 mph 69% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:27AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:08AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 39m 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 Cameron, TX covers 237.8 miles and takes about 4h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are United States Highway 77, South Main Street, North Navarro Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 118.9 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 $36.33 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.

The route from Corpus Christi, TX to Cameron, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Return Trip

Cameron, TX to Corpus Christi, TX

Plan the drive back the other way.

238.2 mi 4h 40m

Explore more options from Corpus Christi, TX or browse trips ending in Cameron, TX.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse TX road trips.

Explore maps for Corpus Christi, TX or Cameron, TX on MapSof.net.

Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Cameron, TX

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Cameron, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Corpus Christi, TX

Cameron, TX

Same local time

Very similar conditions

4h 39m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

Was this route helpful?

Explore More

Continue From Cameron, TX

More from Corpus Christi, TX

More trips to Cameron, TX