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Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to San Elizario, TX

Drive Time

11h 4m

Distance

677.4 mi

1,090 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$103

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
10h 54m ★
6 AM
11h 4m
8 AM
11h 24m
10 AM
11h 11m
12 PM
11h 9m
3 PM
11h 12m
5 PM
11h 23m
8 PM
10h 58m

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

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Downtown Corpus Christi, TX, TX

Corpus Christi, TX

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city in El Paso County, Texas, United States

San Elizario, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to San Elizario, TX covers 677.4 miles and takes about 11h 4m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, I 37, McDermott Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 512 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $103.48 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

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

338.7 miles from Corpus Christi, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 677.4 miles and 11h 4m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and I 37.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 512 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 37. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 141.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 677.4 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 141.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.2 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144.1 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

8
141.4 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Take the exit toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

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 140B Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodom...
8
143.2 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway

Take the exit onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 156 Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
6
144.1 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in | I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
158.7 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in | I 10; US 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
670.7 mi into trip | ~10h 52m in

Take the exit toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario

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

Toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Corpus Christi, TX to San Elizario, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Alamodome along the way.

Alamodome

141.4 mi in | ~2h 23m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 512 mi 8h 5m
I 37 140.1 mi 2h 22m
McDermott Freeway 15.5 mi 18m
FM 1110 4.6 mi 7m
East César E. Chávez Boulevard 1.4 mi 3m
North Loop Drive 1.2 mi 2m
Clint-San Elizario Road 0.3 mi <1m
Gateway Boulevard West <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 512 mi, about 8h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and San Elizario, TX.

1

Start on I 37

17 mi · 17 min · I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2

Keep slight left at fork

1.3 mi · 1 min
3

Continue on I 37

123 mi · 2 hr 4 min · I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 140B Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome Use the slight right lane.
5

Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 35 North
7

Merge onto I 10; I 35; US 87

93 ft · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
8

Take the exit onto I 10; US 87

0.9 mi · 1 min · McDermott Freeway
Exit 156 Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87

15 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

512 mi · 8 hr 5 min · I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario
12

Continue on Gateway Boulevard West

500 ft · 20 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
13

Turn left onto FM 1110

0.9 mi · 1 min · FM 1110
14

Continue on FM 1110

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road
15

Turn right onto FM 76

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive
16

Turn left onto FM 1110

3.7 mi · 6 min · FM 1110
17

Turn left onto FM 258

398 ft · 9 sec · Socorro Road
18

Turn right onto San Elizario Rd.

438 ft · 19 sec · San Elizario Rd
19

Arrive at destination

San Elizario Rd.

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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 338.7 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 5h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 512 miles.

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 149 miles or 2h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 338.7 miles or 5h 36m 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 338.7 miles or 5h 36m

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 10h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Elizario, 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 339 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into San Elizario, TX

Aim for roughly 339 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 149 miles from Corpus Christi, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 512 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 338.7 mi from Corpus Christi, TX · 5h 36m into the drive

Downtown Kerrville, TX, TX

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Kerrville, TX

224 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Downtown McCamey, TX, TX

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

McCamey, TX

447 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 McCamey, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Live Oak, TX

339 mi · about 5.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Live Oak, TX after about 339 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

San Antonio, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 149 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Live Oak, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 338.7 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 512 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 339 miles or 5.5 hours on the road.

Arriving in San Elizario, TX

The final approach into San Elizario, 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 San Elizario, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach San Elizario, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 140.1
View on nps.gov
Chamizal National Memorial

Chamizal National Memorial

National Memorial

Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 677.4
View on nps.gov
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 186.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$103.48 one way

$206.95 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 237 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $113.40 $226.80
premium $4.59 $122.44 $244.88
diesel $5.64 $150.49 $300.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$103

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$233–$343

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 237 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $71 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 203.2 2 $71.13 $32.52
Efficient EV 169.4 1 $59.27 $27.10
EV Truck/SUV 271 3 $94.84 $43.35

Gas CO2

237 kg

EV CO2

79 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Corpus Christi, TX

Afternoon in Corpus Christi on Monday

Local time

12:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

San Elizario, TX

Morning in San Elizario on Monday

Local time

11:31 AM

MDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Road read

11h 4m 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 San Elizario, TX covers 677.4 miles and takes about 11h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, I 37, McDermott Freeway. 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 339 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 338.7 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 $103.48 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 677.4 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: at 141.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.2 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144.1 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Corpus Christi, TX to San Elizario, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Alamodome along the way.

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