Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Night in Corpus Christi on Friday
Local time
10:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Kingsville, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Kingsville, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Kingsville, TX covers 41.1 miles and takes about 47m 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, I 37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.4 miles on U.S. Highway 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 47m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 41.1 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Highway 77 and TX 44. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.4 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 15 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 17.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Highway 77 and TX 44. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 37.
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 47m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 37
Depart onto I 37
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~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
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
South US Highway 77
Turn left onto South US Highway 77
Navigation decision point
4
39.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward TX 141
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward TX 141
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Kingsville, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Alice along the way.
Alice
5.6 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Highway 77 | 17.4 mi | 18m |
| TX 44 | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| I 37 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Driscoll Bypass | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| North Padre Island Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| East King Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South US Highway 77 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South US Highway 77 Bypass | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Highway 77
— 17.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Kingsville, TX.
1
Start on I 37
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
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
·
TX 44
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto South US Highway 77
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South US Highway 77
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
8
Merge onto I 69E; US 77
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
9
Continue on US 77
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Driscoll Bypass
10
Continue on US 77
11 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward TX 141
12
Turn straight onto South US Highway 77 Bypass
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South US Highway 77 Bypass
13
Turn right onto TX 141
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East King Avenue
14
Turn right onto US 77 Business
54 ft
·
0 sec
·
South 14th Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 77 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Corpus Christi, TX · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kingsville, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Kingsville, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.21 one way
$12.42 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Kingsville, TX
Night in Kingsville on Friday
Local time
10:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
47m 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 Kingsville, TX covers 41.1 miles and takes about 47m 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, I 37. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.6 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 $6.21 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 straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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.
On the drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Kingsville, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Alice along the way.
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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