Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Night in Corpus Christi on Friday
Local time
10:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Flatonia, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
145.5 mi
234 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 55m
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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Flatonia, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Flatonia, TX covers 145.5 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North US Highway 183, US Highway 183, Farm to Market Road 136 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on North US Highway 183. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.99 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
72.8 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Corpus Christi, TX
Full guide →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".
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 145.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 1m highway drive covering 145.5 miles, with most of the trip on North US Highway 183 and US Highway 183. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.9 miles on North US Highway 183.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North US Highway 183 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North US Highway 183 and US Highway 183. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
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 3h 1m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North US Highway 183 | 30.9 mi | 34m |
| US Highway 183 | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| Farm to Market Road 136 | 17.8 mi | 23m |
| State Highway 95 North | 16.8 mi | 21m |
| US Highway 77A North | 14.4 mi | 21m |
| New Harbor Bridge | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| FM 2678 | 9.6 mi | 9m |
| South Lavaca Drive | 8.5 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
North US Highway 183
— 30.9 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Flatonia, 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
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Alamo Street
14
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 183
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Alamo Street
15
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 183
23 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 183
16
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 183; TX 239
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Jefferson Street
17
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 183
29 mi
·
31 min
·
North US Highway 183
18
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 87; US 183
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Esplanade Street
19
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 183
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North US Highway 183
20
Turn right onto US 77 Alt
14 mi
·
21 min
·
US Highway 77A North
21
Turn left onto TX 95
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 95 North
22
Continue on TX 95
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
West 5th Street
23
Continue on TX 95
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 95 North
24
Continue on TX 95
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
South Lavaca Drive
25
Continue on TX 95
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Faires Street
26
Turn right onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Main Street North
27
Continue on US 90; TX 95
72 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Main Street North
28
Arrive at destination
US 90; TX 95
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 72.8 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.9 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 32 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.8 miles or 1h 27m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flatonia, 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.
+
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 145.5 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 North US Highway 183 for about 30.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.8 mi from Corpus Christi, TX · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.8 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Flatonia, TX
The final approach into Flatonia, 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 Flatonia, 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
$21.99 one way
$43.97 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $24.06 | $48.13 |
| premium | $4.54 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.12 | $64.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.28 | $6.98 |
| Efficient EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.73 | $5.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.37 | $9.31 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Flatonia, TX
Night in Flatonia on Friday
Local time
10:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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.
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
8 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
3h 1m 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 Flatonia, TX covers 145.5 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North US Highway 183, US Highway 183, 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 72.8 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 $21.99 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 Flatonia, 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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