Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Late night in Corpus Christi on Wednesday
Local time
12:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Indian Hills, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
139 mi
224 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
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6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
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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Indian Hills, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Indian Hills, TX covers 139 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Highway 77, TX 44, FM 506 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.3 miles on U.S. Highway 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.00 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
69.5 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 48m highway drive covering 139 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Highway 77 and TX 44. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.3 miles on U.S. Highway 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Highway 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 99.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Highway 77 and TX 44. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 37.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 139 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: 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 14 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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I 37
Depart onto I 37
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
4.2 mi into trip
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~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
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~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
6
103.9 mi into trip
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~1h 57m in
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I 69E; US 77 / U.S. Highway 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69E; US 77 / U.S. Highway 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
121.8 mi into trip
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~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward Spur 413 West, FM 2629 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38
Toward Spur 413 West, FM 2629 East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Corpus Christi, TX and Indian Hills, TX, road signs point toward Spur 413 West and Fm 2629 East.
Spur 413 West
121.8 mi in
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~2h 16m
Fm 2629 East
121.8 mi in
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~2h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Highway 77 | 99.3 mi | 1h 49m |
| TX 44 | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| FM 506 | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| I 37 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Driscoll Bypass | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Santa Cruz Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Mile 12 North Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Farm to Market Road 1425 | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Highway 77
— 99.3 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Indian Hills, TX.
1
Start on I 37
4.2 mi
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5 min
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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
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TX 44
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto South US Highway 77
0.6 mi
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1 min
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South US Highway 77
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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36 sec
8
Merge onto I 69E; US 77
6.3 mi
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6 min
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U.S. Highway 77
9
Continue on US 77
4.2 mi
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4 min
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Driscoll Bypass
10
Continue on US 77
14 mi
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14 min
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U.S. Highway 77
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 77
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69E; US 77
18 mi
·
18 min
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U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 38
Toward Spur 413 West, FM 2629 East
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Interstate 69E Frontage Road
15
Turn right onto Spur 413; FM 2629
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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East Main Street
16
Continue on FM 506; FM 2629
6.4 mi
·
11 min
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FM 506; FM 2629
17
Turn right onto TX 107
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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Santa Cruz Avenue
18
Turn left onto FM 1425
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Farm to Market Road 1425
19
Continue on FM 1425
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile 2 East Road
20
Turn right onto 12N
2.0 mi
·
4 min
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Mile 12 North Road
21
Turn left onto FM 491
0.9 mi
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1 min
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North Farm to Market Road 491
22
Turn right onto 11N
0.4 mi
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54 sec
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Mile 11 North Road
23
Arrive at destination
11N
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.5 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.3 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.5 miles or 1h 18m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indian Hills, 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 139 miles and 2h 48m.
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 U.S. Highway 77 for about 99.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.5 mi from Corpus Christi, TX · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.5 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before U.S. Highway 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.3 miles.
Arriving in Indian Hills, TX
The final approach into Indian Hills, 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 Indian Hills, 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
$21.00 one way
$42.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $22.99 | $45.98 |
| premium | $4.54 | $24.82 | $49.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.69 | $61.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 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 | 41.7 | 0 | $14.59 | $6.67 |
| Efficient EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.16 | $5.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.46 | $8.90 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Indian Hills, TX
Late night in Indian Hills on Wednesday
Local time
12:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
2h 48m 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 Indian Hills, TX covers 139 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Highway 77, TX 44, FM 506. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.5 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 $21.00 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.
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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 139 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: 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.
Between Corpus Christi, TX and Indian Hills, TX, road signs point toward Spur 413 West and Fm 2629 East.
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