Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Night in Corpus Christi on Tuesday
Local time
10:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Siesta Shores, TX
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
153.5 mi
247 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
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6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m
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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Siesta Shores, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Siesta Shores, TX covers 153.5 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Highway, State Highway 16, East Avenue J for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.2 miles on South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.19 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
76.8 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Siesta Shores, TX covers 153.5 miles and takes about 3h 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 37.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 30m drive. You will face about 12 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 12 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.
4
4.2 mi into trip
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~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
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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
4
17.8 mi into trip
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~20m in
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TX 44
Turn left onto TX 44
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
153.2 mi into trip
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~3h 29m in
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Falcon Lane
Turn right onto Falcon Lane
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Highway | 42.2 mi | 1h 2m |
| State Highway 16 | 37.2 mi | 55m |
| East Avenue J | 26.2 mi | 30m |
| TX 16 | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| TX 44 | 11.9 mi | 12m |
| East Front Street | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| I 37 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| United States Highway 83 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Highway
— 42.2 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Siesta Shores, 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 right onto TX 44
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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South US Highway 77
7
Turn left onto TX 44
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
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TX 44
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn left onto TX 44
26 mi
·
30 min
·
East Avenue J
9
Continue on TX 44; TX 359
522 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Continue on TX 44; TX 359
11 mi
·
12 min
·
East Front Street
11
Turn left onto TX 359
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Street
12
Continue on TX 359
42 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Highway
13
Turn right onto TX 359
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Galbraith Street
14
Turn left onto TX 16
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Smith Avenue
15
Continue on SH 16
22 mi
·
32 min
·
State Highway 16
16
Continue on TX 16; FM 649
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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TX 16; FM 649
17
Turn straight onto SH 16
16 mi
·
23 min
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State Highway 16
18
Turn straight onto TX 16
10 mi
·
15 min
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TX 16
19
Turn left onto US 83
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
United States Highway 83
20
Turn right onto Davis Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Davis Lane
21
Turn right onto Falcon Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Falcon Lane
22
Arrive at destination
Falcon Lane
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 76.8 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.2 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.8 miles or 1h 35m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Siesta Shores, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corpus Christi, TX
This is one driving day of about 153.5 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Highway for about 42.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.8 mi from Corpus Christi, TX · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.8 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Siesta Shores, TX
The final approach into Siesta Shores, 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 Siesta Shores, 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
$23.19 one way
$46.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
| premium | $4.54 | $27.41 | $54.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.89 | $67.78 |
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: 53.7 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 | 46.1 | 0 | $16.12 | $7.37 |
| Efficient EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.43 | $6.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.4 | 0 | $21.49 | $9.82 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Siesta Shores, TX
Night in Siesta Shores on Tuesday
Local time
10:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 30m 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 Siesta Shores, TX covers 153.5 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Highway, State Highway 16, East Avenue J. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.8 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 $23.19 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 30m drive. You will face about 12 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.
The route from Corpus Christi, TX to Siesta Shores, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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