Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Morning in Corpus Christi on Monday
Local time
10:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to New Boston, TX
Drive Time
9h 34m
Distance
496.6 mi
799 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$76
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 26m
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6 AM
9h 34m
8 AM
9h 52m
10 AM
9h 40m
12 PM
9h 39m
3 PM
9h 41m
5 PM
9h 51m
8 PM
9h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corpus Christi, TX
Hameen Reynolds
New Boston, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to New Boston, TX covers 496.6 miles and takes about 9h 34m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
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 $75.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
248.3 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 9h 34m drive with frequent turns across 496.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 64 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 34m, 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 New Boston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Brownlee Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Harbor Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farm to Market Road 136 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Alamo Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Navarro Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
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 New Boston, TX.
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Start on the route
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22 sec
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the route
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Take the exit slight right
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30 sec
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Keep slight left
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40 sec
4
Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard
121 ft
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2 sec
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North Brownlee Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge
10 mi
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11 min
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New Harbor Bridge
7
Keep slight left
1.5 mi
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1 min
8
Take the exit slight right
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42 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 35
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1 min
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State Highway 35
10
Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 136
18 mi
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23 min
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Farm to Market Road 136
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Continue straight
9.6 mi
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9 min
12
At the end of the road, turn left
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2 min
13
Turn right onto South Alamo Street
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3 min
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South Alamo Street
14
Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
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37 min
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United States Highway 77
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 77 South
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1 min
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US Highway 77 South
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Take the exit left
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56 sec
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Merge slight left
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14 min
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Take the exit slight right
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1 min
19
Turn left onto North Navarro Street
40 mi
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45 min
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North Navarro Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street
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26 sec
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Fairwinds Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
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25 sec
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West 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Texana Street
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1 min
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North Texana Street
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Continue on United States Highway 77
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15 sec
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United States Highway 77
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Continue on US 77
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7 min
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US 77
25
Continue on United States Highway 77
25 mi
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28 min
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United States Highway 77
26
Continue on South Jefferson Street
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3 min
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South Jefferson Street
27
Continue on North US Highway 77
17 mi
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19 min
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North US Highway 77
28
Continue on South Main Street
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10 min
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South Main Street
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Take the exit right
187 ft
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5 sec
30
Continue straight
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32 sec
31
Merge slight left onto State Highway 21
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40 min
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State Highway 21
32
Turn left onto West Old San Antonio Road
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10 min
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West Old San Antonio Road
33
Take the ramp left
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43 sec
34
Merge slight left onto South State Highway 6
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12 min
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South State Highway 6
35
Continue on South Market Street
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2 min
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South Market Street
36
Continue on North State Highway 6
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22 sec
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North State Highway 6
37
Keep slight left
79 mi
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1 hr 30 min
38
Merge slight left
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10 min
39
Turn left onto North Link Street
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22 sec
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North Link Street
40
Turn straight onto State Highway 155
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23 min
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State Highway 155
41
Continue on South Elm Street
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31 sec
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South Elm Street
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Continue on North Frankston Highway
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1 min
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North Frankston Highway
43
Continue on State Highway 155
19 mi
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22 min
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State Highway 155
44
Continue on Frankston Highway
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Frankston Highway
45
Continue on South Vine Avenue
1.2 mi
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2 min
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South Vine Avenue
46
Turn straight onto South Palace Avenue
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28 sec
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South Palace Avenue
47
Turn right onto West Front Street
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1 min
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West Front Street
48
Turn left onto South Beckham Avenue
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Beckham Avenue
49
Continue on East Gentry Parkway
1.6 mi
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2 min
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East Gentry Parkway
50
Continue on US Highway 271
5.5 mi
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6 min
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US Highway 271
51
Turn left onto State Highway 155 North
4.9 mi
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5 min
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State Highway 155 North
52
Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi
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1 min
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South Main Street
53
Continue on State Highway 155 North
6.7 mi
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7 min
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State Highway 155 North
54
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
0.9 mi
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1 min
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West Broadway Street
55
Turn left onto North Tyler Street
16 mi
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18 min
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North Tyler Street
56
Continue straight
30 mi
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34 min
57
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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Burton Road
58
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
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30 sec
59
Merge slight left
38 mi
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37 min
60
Take the exit slight right toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb , Clarksville
0.2 mi
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31 sec
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US 82: New Boston, De Kalb , Clarksville
61
Turn slight right onto US Highway 82 West
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3 min
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US Highway 82 West
62
Continue on West Street
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26 sec
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West Street
63
At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Front Street
489 ft
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14 sec
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Northeast Front Street
64
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 248.3 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 4h 47m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 109 miles or 2h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 248.3 miles or 4h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 248.3 miles or 4h 47m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Boston, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corpus Christi, TX
Aim for roughly 248 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into New Boston, TX
Aim for roughly 248 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 109 miles from Corpus Christi, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
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 248.3 mi from Corpus Christi, TX · 4h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
248 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Killeen, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
248 mi · about 4.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Killeen, TX after about 248 miles or 4.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 109 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 248.3 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 248 miles or 4.8 hours on the road.
Arriving in New Boston, TX
The final approach into New Boston, 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 New Boston, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach New Boston, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$75.86 one way
$151.72 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
174 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $83.13 | $166.26 |
| premium | $4.59 | $89.76 | $179.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $110.33 | $220.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$76
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$206–$316
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 173.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $52 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 149 | 1 | $52.14 | $23.84 |
| Efficient EV | 124.2 | 1 | $43.45 | $19.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 198.6 | 2 | $69.52 | $31.78 |
Gas CO2
174 kg
EV CO2
58 kg (67% 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
New Boston, TX
Morning in New Boston on Monday
Local time
10:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
9 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
9h 34m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 New Boston, TX covers 496.6 miles and takes about 9h 34m 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.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 248 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 248.3 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 $75.86 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 9h 34m, 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 New Boston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Corpus Christi, TX to New Boston, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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