Corpus Christi to Edna is 108 miles and takes about 2 hours 7 minutes via US Highway 77 and US Highway 59 South, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Great Plains region of Texas to another part of the same region. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the journey. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this trip is easily manageable as a same-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a straightforward path perfect for a quick transit between these two Texas locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
United States Highway 77
33 mi
37m
US Highway 59 South
27.2 mi
29m
Farm to Market Road 136
17.8 mi
23m
New Harbor Bridge
10.1 mi
11m
FM 2678
9.6 mi
9m
Main Street
1.9 mi
3m
South Alamo Street
1.9 mi
3m
TX 35
1.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
United States Highway 77
— 33 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Edna, TX.
1
Start on I 37
0.2 mi·21 sec·I 37
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·39 sec
4
Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard
122 ft·2 sec·North Brownlee Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·16 sec
6
Merge onto US 181; TX 35
10 mi·11 min·New Harbor Bridge
7
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 35
1.5 mi·1 min·TX 35
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
9
Turn straight onto State Highway 35
0.6 mi·1 min·State Highway 35
10
Turn left onto FM 136
18 mi·23 min·Farm to Market Road 136
11
Continue on FM 2678
9.6 mi·9 min·FM 2678
12
At end of road, turn left onto FM 774
1.5 mi·2 min·FM 774
13
Turn right onto US 77
1.9 mi·3 min·South Alamo Street
14
Turn slight right onto US 77
33 mi·37 min·United States Highway 77
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 91
1.5 mi·1 min·Spur 91
16
Merge onto US 59
27 mi·29 min·US Highway 59 South
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward Loop 521
18
Continue on Loop 521
1.9 mi·3 min·Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
Loop 521
Trip Plan
For this 108-mile trip, a morning departure is ideal, allowing you to reach Edna with plenty of daylight remaining. The 2-hour drive time means you won't need extensive stops, but consider a brief break around the halfway point to stretch your legs. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, it's wise to ensure your tank is at least half full before leaving Corpus Christi, as the longest stretch without services could be up to 33 miles on US Highway 77. Keep an eye out for the transition onto US Highway 59 South, as this marks a key change in the road you'll be following.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33 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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edna, 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 108 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Corpus Christi, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on United States Highway 77 for about 33 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 40.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
5
0.5 mi into trip|~0m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|North Brownlee Boulevard
Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip|~13m in|TX 35
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
40.8 mi into trip|~49m in|FM 774
At end of road, turn left onto FM 774
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.32 one way
$32.64 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$17.86
$35.73
premium
$4.54
$19.28
$38.57
diesel
$5.61
$23.85
$47.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.4
0
$11.34
$5.18
Efficient EV
27
0
$9.45
$4.32
EV Truck/SUV
43.2
0
$15.12
$6.91
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Afternoon
in Corpus Christi on Saturday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edna, TX
Afternoon
in Edna on Saturday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 10 to 15 mph54% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 11:53AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 11:49AM CDT until April 18 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS San Angelo 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
13 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
2h 7m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the journey on major roadways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 33 miles on United States Highway 77, offering a good amount of uninterrupted driving. The profile suggests a consistent pace, meaning you'll likely spend most of your time on well-maintained highways. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of Farm to Market Road 136 indicates a potential shift to more local roads towards the end. This mix offers a balanced driving experience, avoiding a monotonous interstate grind while still prioritizing efficiency.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 33 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 77 and US Highway 59 South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 108 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 0.8 miles (North Brownlee Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Corpus Christi (called Corpus by the locals) is Texas's largest coastal city and the gateway to Padre Island. While Corpus Christi isn't on the way to much of anything except itself (and the islands off its coast), it offers enough to fill a visit in its own right, or a multi-day trip from San Antonio, Austin, or Houston. The name is Latin for "Body of Christ".
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 108 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Edna, TX covers 108 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are United States Highway 77, US Highway 59 South, Farm to Market Road 136. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54 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 $16.32 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 108 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.
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 0.8 miles (North Brownlee Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Corpus Christi, TX to Edna, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
