Origin
Hallsville, TX
Afternoon in Hallsville on Thursday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hallsville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
7h 27m
Distance
427 mi
687 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 17m
★
6 AM
7h 28m
8 AM
7h 48m
10 AM
7h 35m
12 PM
7h 33m
3 PM
7h 36m
5 PM
7h 47m
8 PM
7h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hallsville, TX
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Corpus Christi, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hallsville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 427 miles and takes about 7h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, US 259 North, South Eastman Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
213.5 miles from Hallsville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 27m. Total distance: 427 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 27m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 27m drive with frequent turns across 427 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 57 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 27m, 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 Hallsville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | — | — |
| US 259 North | — | — |
| South Eastman Road | — | — |
| Estes Parkway | — | — |
| Gardiner Mitchell Parkway | — | — |
| TX 322 | — | — |
| Kilgore Drive | — | — |
| Highway 79 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 20
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hallsville, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on South Central Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Central Street
2
Take the ramp slight right toward I 20
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 20
3
Merge slight left
7.2 mi
·
7 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 259 North, TX 149 South: Longview, Carthage
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 259 North, TX 149 South: Longview, Carthage
5
Turn left onto South Eastman Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Eastman Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Estes Parkway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Estes Parkway
7
Turn right onto Gardiner Mitchell Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gardiner Mitchell Parkway
8
Continue on TX 322
15 mi
·
16 min
·
TX 322
9
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
10
Turn left onto Kilgore Drive
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kilgore Drive
11
Continue on Highway 79
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 79
12
Turn left onto US Route 259
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Route 259
13
Continue on North Railroad Avenue
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Railroad Avenue
14
Continue on US Route 259
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 259
15
Continue on US Highway 259
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 259
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin
223 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 59 South: Lufkin
17
Continue straight
420 ft
·
12 sec
18
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
19
Turn left
105 ft
·
4 sec
20
Turn right onto North US Highway 59
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
North US Highway 59
21
Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Northwest Stallings Drive
22
Continue on Stallings Drive
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Stallings Drive
23
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
24
Turn straight
223 ft
·
6 sec
25
Merge slight left onto South Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
26
Continue on South US Highway 59
19 mi
·
22 min
·
South US Highway 59
27
Take the exit slight right toward South First Street
397 ft
·
10 sec
·
South First Street
28
Turn straight onto South Medford Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Medford Drive
29
Turn left onto South First Street
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South First Street
30
Continue on US 59
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 59
31
Continue on Diboll Relief Route
114 mi
·
2 hr 4 min
·
Diboll Relief Route
32
Continue on Southwest Freeway
35 mi
·
40 min
·
Southwest Freeway
33
Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
34
Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
35
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
36
Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
37
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
38
Merge slight left
9.2 mi
·
10 min
39
Keep slight left
6.6 mi
·
7 min
40
Take the exit slight right
1.5 mi
·
2 min
41
Continue on US Highway 59
75 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
US Highway 59
42
Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 91
43
Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South
33 mi
·
37 min
·
US Highway 77 South
44
Turn straight onto Alamo Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Alamo Street
45
Turn left onto East Empresario Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Empresario Street
46
Turn right
9.6 mi
·
9 min
47
Continue on Farm to Market Road 136
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Farm to Market Road 136
48
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
49
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
50
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
51
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
52
Take the ramp slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
53
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
54
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
55
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
443 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
56
Continue straight
482 ft
·
9 sec
57
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 213.5 miles from Hallsville, TX, or about 3h 43m into the drive.
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 94 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 213.5 miles or 3h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 24m
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 Hallsville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hallsville, TX
This is one driving day of about 427 miles and 7h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Hallsville, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 213.5 mi from Hallsville, TX · 3h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
214 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 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 213.5 miles from Hallsville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$64.52 one way
$129.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
149 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $70.62 | $141.25 |
| premium | $4.54 | $76.24 | $152.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $94.28 | $188.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 149.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 128.1 | 1 | $44.83 | $20.50 |
| Efficient EV | 106.8 | 1 | $37.36 | $17.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 170.8 | 2 | $59.78 | $27.33 |
Gas CO2
149 kg
EV CO2
50 kg (66% 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
Corpus Christi, TX
Afternoon in Corpus Christi on Thursday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
6 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
7h 27m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hallsville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 427 miles and takes about 7h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, US 259 North, South Eastman Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 213.5 miles from Hallsville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.52 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 7h 27m, 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 Hallsville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hallsville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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