Origin
Friona, TX
Afternoon in Friona on Tuesday
Local time
2:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Friona, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
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Drive Time
9h 44m
Distance
632.8 mi
1,018 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$96
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 35m
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6 AM
9h 44m
8 AM
10h 2m
10 AM
9h 50m
12 PM
9h 49m
3 PM
9h 51m
5 PM
10h 1m
8 PM
9h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Friona, TX
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Corpus Christi, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Friona, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 632.8 miles and takes about 9h 44m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Grand Avenue, North 1st Street, East American Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $95.62 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
316.4 miles from Friona, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 52m into the drive .
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Drive Character
At 632.8 miles and 9h 44m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Grand Avenue and North 1st Street.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h 44m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. 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 44m, 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 Friona, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East American Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue Q | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Slaton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 84 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 15th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Grand Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friona, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
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Start on West 11th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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West 11th Street
2
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
3.8 mi
·
5 min
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Grand Avenue
3
Continue straight
25 mi
·
26 min
4
Keep slight right
325 ft
·
5 sec
5
Turn straight onto North 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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North 1st Street
6
Turn left onto East American Boulevard
18 mi
·
18 min
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East American Boulevard
7
Continue straight
8.0 mi
·
7 min
8
Continue straight
42 mi
·
43 min
9
Merge slight left onto Avenue Q
4.0 mi
·
4 min
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Avenue Q
10
Continue on Slaton Road
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
11
Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
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East Highway 84
12
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
·
4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
13
Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi
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20 min
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East Highway 84
14
Continue on North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North US Highway 84
15
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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East 15th Street
16
Turn right onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Ralls Road
17
Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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North Avenue F
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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US Highway 84
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6.5 mi
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6 min
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I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
20
Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
21
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Southwest Georgia Avenue
22
Turn right onto Lamar Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
23
Continue on State Highway 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
24
Turn left onto State Highway 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
25
Turn right
12 mi
·
13 min
26
Turn left
6.3 mi
·
7 min
27
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
387 ft
·
18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
28
Turn left onto South 7th Street
17 mi
·
18 min
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South 7th Street
29
Continue on Grassmeyer Street
42 mi
·
44 min
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Grassmeyer Street
30
Continue on Ellis Street
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Ellis Street
31
Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
40 mi
·
38 min
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I 10 East: San Antonio
32
Continue straight
54 mi
·
54 min
33
Keep slight right
17 mi
·
19 min
34
Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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McDermott Freeway
35
Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
36
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
37
Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pecos-La Trinidad
38
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dolorosa Street
39
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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West Market Street
40
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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East Market Street
41
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Tower of the Americas Way
42
Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South
0.3 mi
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34 sec
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I 37 South, US 281 South
43
Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
William J Bordelon Freeway
44
Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
140 mi
·
2 hr 23 min
·
Lucian Adams Freeway
45
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
46
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
443 ft
·
15 sec
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Interstate Highway 37
47
Continue straight
482 ft
·
9 sec
48
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 316.4 miles from Friona, TX, or about 4h 52m 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 139 miles or 2h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 316.4 miles or 4h 52m 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 316.4 miles or 4h 52m
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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corpus Christi, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Friona, 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 Friona, TX
Aim for roughly 316 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Corpus Christi, TX
Aim for roughly 316 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 139 miles from Friona, 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 316.4 mi from Friona, TX · 4h 52m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
209 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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
418 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 San Antonio, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
316 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Brownwood, TX after about 316 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 139 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 316.4 miles from Friona, 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 316 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.
Arriving in Corpus Christi, TX
The final approach into Corpus Christi, 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 Corpus Christi, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Corpus Christi, 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
$95.62 one way
$191.24 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
221 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $104.66 | $209.32 |
| premium | $4.54 | $112.98 | $225.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $139.71 | $279.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$96
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$226–$336
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 221.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $66 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 189.8 | 2 | $66.44 | $30.37 |
| Efficient EV | 158.2 | 1 | $55.37 | $25.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 253.1 | 3 | $88.59 | $40.50 |
Gas CO2
221 kg
EV CO2
74 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.
Destination
Corpus Christi, TX
Afternoon in Corpus Christi on Tuesday
Local time
2:18 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.
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 44m 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 Friona, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 632.8 miles and takes about 9h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Avenue, North 1st Street, East American Boulevard. 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 316 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 316.4 miles from Friona, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $95.62 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 44m, 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 Friona, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Friona, TX to Corpus Christi, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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