Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Afternoon in Corpus Christi on Thursday
Local time
4:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Murillo Colonia, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
149.3 mi
240 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 44m
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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Murillo Colonia, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward, 149.3-mile drive from Corpus Christi, TX, to Murillo Colonia, TX, will take you about 2 hours and 51 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $23. The majority of this journey, 81% of it, is spent on highways, making it a predominantly highway-focused experience. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entirety of this route. Consider this a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
74.7 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 149.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-centric experience on this 149.3-mile route. You'll spend most of your time on main roads like Falfurrias Expressway, I-69C, and U.S. Highway 77, with 81% of the drive being on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 55.8 miles on Falfurrias Expressway, so be prepared for a sustained period of highway driving. This route offers a consistent driving feel, largely avoiding more complex local roads.
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 69C. 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.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 149.3 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 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 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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~0m in
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I 37
Depart onto I 37
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
77.3 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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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.
6
133 mi into trip
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~2h 29m in
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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.
7
143.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward Texas 107: University Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward Texas 107: University Drive
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Falfurrias Expressway | 55.8 mi | 58m |
| I 69C | 19.9 mi | 21m |
| 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 |
| Driscoll Bypass | 4.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Falfurrias Expressway
— 55.8 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Murillo Colonia, 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
16 mi
·
20 min
·
East King Avenue
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
15
Merge onto US 281
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 281
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 69C; US 281
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
56 mi
·
58 min
·
Falfurrias Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 69C; US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6
Toward Texas 107: University Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto North Expressway 281
515 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Expressway 281
21
Turn left onto TX 107
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East University Drive
22
Turn right onto FM 907
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Alamo Road
23
Turn right onto Murillo Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Murillo Street
24
Arrive at destination
Murillo Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of under three hours, this trip offers flexibility. You can depart anytime that suits your schedule, but an early start is always wise for a single-day journey. The route has only one recommended stop, and the longest stretch without a break is about 55.8 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $23. Since this is a relatively short, highway-focused drive, you won't need extensive rest breaks, allowing you to reach Murillo Colonia without feeling rushed.
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 74.7 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 1h 27m 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 33 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.7 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Murillo Colonia, 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.
+
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 149.3 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 74.7 mi from Corpus Christi, TX · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.7 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Murillo Colonia, TX
The final approach into Murillo Colonia, 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 Murillo Colonia, 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
$22.56 one way
$45.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $24.69 | $49.39 |
| premium | $4.54 | $26.66 | $53.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.96 | $65.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.68 | $7.17 |
| Efficient EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.06 | $5.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.90 | $9.56 |
Gas CO2
52 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
Murillo Colonia, TX
Afternoon in Murillo Colonia on Thursday
Local time
4:53 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
2h 51m 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 Murillo Colonia, TX covers 149.3 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Falfurrias Expressway, I 69C, U.S. Highway 77. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.7 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 $22.56 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 16 significant decision points across 149.3 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 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.
The route from Corpus Christi, TX to Murillo Colonia, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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