Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Las Lomas, TX

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 37m

Distance

192.6 mi

310 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 25m ★

6 AM

3h 38m

8 AM

4h 3m

10 AM

3h 47m

12 PM

3h 44m

3 PM

3h 48m

5 PM

4h 2m

8 PM

3h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city and county seat of Nueces County, Texas, United States

Corpus Christi, TX

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Las Lomas, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Las Lomas, TX covers 192.6 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Falfurrias Expressway, I 2, I 69C for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.8 miles on Falfurrias Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.10 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

96.3 miles from Corpus Christi, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 192.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 37m highway drive covering 192.6 miles, with most of the trip on Falfurrias Expressway and I 2. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.8 miles on Falfurrias Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Falfurrias Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 55.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Falfurrias Expressway and I 2. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 192.6 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.3 miles (I 69C; US 281 / Falfurrias Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133 miles (I 69C; US 281): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

77.3 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | I 69C; US 281 / Falfurrias Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281 / Falfurrias Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

133 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in | I 69C; US 281

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

150.6 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in

Take the exit toward US 281 South, TX 495: Pharr

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 281 South, TX 495: Pharr

151.4 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in | I 2; US 83

Merge onto I 2; US 83

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Falfurrias Expressway	55.8 mi	58m
I 2	40.5 mi	46m
I 69C	27.1 mi	29m
U.S. Highway 77	17.4 mi	18m
East King Avenue	16.2 mi	20m
TX 44	11.4 mi	12m
US 281	11 mi	12m
I 37	4.2 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Falfurrias Expressway — 55.8 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Las Lomas, TX.

Start on I 37

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 37

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward TX 358: Padre Island

Continue on TX 358

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward TX 44: Robstown, Alice

Continue on TX 44

11 mi · 12 min · TX 44

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto South US Highway 77

0.6 mi · 1 min · South US Highway 77

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Merge onto I 69E; US 77

6.3 mi · 6 min · U.S. Highway 77

Continue on US 77

4.2 mi · 4 min · Driscoll Bypass

Continue on US 77

11 mi · 11 min · U.S. Highway 77

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward TX 141

Turn straight onto South US Highway 77 Bypass

0.1 mi · 25 sec · South US Highway 77 Bypass

Turn right onto TX 141

16 mi · 20 min · East King Avenue

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Merge onto US 281

11 mi · 12 min · US 281

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281

9.5 mi · 10 min · I 69C; US 281

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281

56 mi · 58 min · Falfurrias Expressway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281

18 mi · 18 min · I 69C; US 281

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward US 281 South, TX 495: Pharr

Merge onto I 2; US 83

41 mi · 46 min · I 2; US 83

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Reynaldo Gomez Drive

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Reynaldo Gomez Drive

Turn slight right onto Embassy Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Embassy Street

Turn left onto Guerra Street

522 ft · 22 sec · Guerra Street

Arrive at destination

Guerra Street

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 96.3 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 1h 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.8 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 42 miles or 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 96.3 miles or 1h 50m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Las Lomas, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

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 192.6 miles and 3h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 Falfurrias Expressway for about 55.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 96.3 mi from Corpus Christi, TX · 1h 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Doolittle, TX

96 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

Bishop, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Doolittle, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.3 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Las Lomas, TX

The final approach into Las Lomas, 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 Las Lomas, TX.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 151.4

San Juan, Texas

+19567870033

Visit website

Bayfront Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Corpus Christi, Texas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13618267529

Visit website

Harbor Playhouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Corpus Christi, Texas

+13618825500

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Corpus Christi, Texas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13618263460

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.10 one way

$58.20 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$31.85	$63.71
premium	$4.54	$34.39	$68.77
diesel	$5.61	$42.52	$85.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.8	$20.22	$9.24
Efficient EV	48.2	$16.85	$7.70
EV Truck/SUV	77	$26.96	$12.33

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

23 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 15, 2026

Origin

Corpus Christi, TX

Night in Corpus Christi on Thursday

Local time

11:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Las Lomas, TX

Night in Las Lomas on Thursday

Local time

11:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°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

2 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 37m 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 Las Lomas, TX covers 192.6 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Falfurrias Expressway, I 2, I 69C. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 96.3 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 $29.10 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.

The route from Corpus Christi, TX to Las Lomas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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