Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Late night in Corpus Christi on Thursday
Local time
4:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Henderson, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
7h 33m
Distance
390.6 mi
629 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 23m
★
6 AM
7h 33m
8 AM
7h 53m
10 AM
7h 40m
12 PM
7h 38m
3 PM
7h 41m
5 PM
7h 52m
8 PM
7h 27m
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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Henderson, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Henderson, TX covers 390.6 miles and takes about 7h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Brownlee Boulevard, New Harbor Bridge, Highway 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.02 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
195.3 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 33m. Total distance: 390.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 33m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 33m drive with frequent turns across 390.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Brownlee Boulevard 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 33m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Henderson, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Brownlee Boulevard | — | — |
| New Harbor Bridge | — | — |
| Highway 35 | — | — |
| Farm to Market Road 136 | — | — |
| South Alamo Street | — | — |
| Highway 77 | — | — |
| Spur 91 | — | — |
| Highway 59 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Brownlee Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Henderson, TX.
1
Start on the route
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
the route
2
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
3
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
4
Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Brownlee Boulevard
5
Take the ramp slight left
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
6
Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge
10 mi
·
11 min
·
New Harbor Bridge
7
Keep slight left
1.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
9
Turn straight onto State Highway 35
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 35
10
Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 136
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Farm to Market Road 136
11
Continue straight
9.6 mi
·
9 min
12
At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi
·
2 min
13
Turn right onto South Alamo Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Alamo Street
14
Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi
·
37 min
·
United States Highway 77
15
Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 91
16
Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
89 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 59 South
17
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
18
Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
59 Northbound Frontage Road
19
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
20
Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
21
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
22
Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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I 69 North, US 59 North
23
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Southwest Freeway
24
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Freeway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Freeway
25
Continue on Eastex Freeway
40 mi
·
46 min
·
Eastex Freeway
26
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
27
Continue straight
42 mi
·
44 min
28
Continue straight
36 mi
·
40 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
30
Keep slight right to continue on US 59 North: Nacogdoches
16 mi
·
17 min
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US 59 North: Nacogdoches
31
Turn left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
32
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
33
Merge slight left onto Southwest Stallings Drive
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Stallings Drive
34
Continue on North US Highway 59
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
North US Highway 59
35
Take the exit left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
36
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
37
Merge slight left onto US Highway 259
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 259
38
Continue on US Route 259
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 259
39
Continue on South Railroad Avenue
2.8 mi
·
3 min
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South Railroad Avenue
40
Continue on US Route 259
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Route 259
41
Turn right onto Highway 79
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
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Highway 79
42
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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East Main Street
43
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 195.3 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 3h 46m 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 86 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 195.3 miles or 3h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Henderson, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corpus Christi, TX
This is one driving day of about 390.6 miles and 7h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Corpus Christi, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 195.3 mi from Corpus Christi, TX · 3h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
195 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 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 195.3 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Henderson, TX
The final approach into Henderson, 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 Henderson, 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
$59.02 one way
$118.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
137 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $64.60 | $129.21 |
| premium | $4.54 | $69.74 | $139.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $86.24 | $172.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 117.2 | 1 | $41.01 | $18.75 |
| Efficient EV | 97.7 | 1 | $34.18 | $15.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 156.2 | 1 | $54.68 | $25.00 |
Gas CO2
137 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Henderson, TX
Late night in Henderson on Thursday
Local time
4:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
19 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
7h 33m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Henderson, TX covers 390.6 miles and takes about 7h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Brownlee Boulevard, New Harbor Bridge, Highway 35. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 195.3 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 $59.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 33m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Henderson, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Corpus Christi, TX to Henderson, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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