Origin
Madisonville, TX
Evening in Madisonville on Wednesday
Local time
6:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madisonville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 44m
Distance
274.3 mi
441 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 31m
★
6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 10m
8 PM
4h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madisonville, TX
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Corpus Christi, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Madisonville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 274.3 miles and takes about 4h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on San Jacinto Avenue, Highway 21, Highway 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.45 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
137.1 miles from Madisonville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 44m drive with frequent turns across 274.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
San Jacinto Avenue 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madisonville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 21 | — | — |
| Highway 77 | — | — |
| North Jefferson Street | — | — |
| US 77 | — | — |
| North Texana Street | — | — |
| West 4th Street | — | — |
| Fairwinds Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
San Jacinto Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madisonville, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on East Main Street
35 mi
·
40 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on San Jacinto Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
San Jacinto Avenue
3
Continue on West State Highway 21
44 mi
·
49 min
·
West State Highway 21
4
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
5
Keep slight left
102 ft
·
3 sec
6
Turn left onto United States Highway 77
27 mi
·
30 min
·
United States Highway 77
7
Continue on North Jefferson Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Jefferson Street
8
Continue on South US Highway 77
25 mi
·
28 min
·
South US Highway 77
9
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 77
10
Continue on United States Highway 77
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
United States Highway 77
11
Continue on North Texana Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Texana Street
12
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
West 4th Street
13
Continue on Fairwinds Street
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Fairwinds Street
14
Turn left onto United States Highway 77
40 mi
·
45 min
·
United States Highway 77
15
Take the exit slight right
279 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn straight onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
404 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
17
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
18
Merge slight left onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
19
Continue on Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
20
Take the exit slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
21
Turn left
171 ft
·
7 sec
22
Turn right onto US Highway 77 South
34 mi
·
38 min
·
US Highway 77 South
23
Turn straight onto Alamo Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Alamo Street
24
Turn left onto East Empresario Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Empresario Street
25
Turn right
9.6 mi
·
9 min
26
Continue on Farm to Market Road 136
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Farm to Market Road 136
27
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
28
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
29
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
30
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
31
Take the ramp slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
32
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
33
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
34
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
443 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
35
Continue straight
482 ft
·
9 sec
36
Arrive at your destination
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 137.1 miles from Madisonville, TX, or about 2h 22m 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 60 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.1 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
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 Madisonville, 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 Madisonville, TX
This is one driving day of about 274.3 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Madisonville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 137.1 mi from Madisonville, TX · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 137.1 miles from Madisonville, 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
$41.45 one way
$82.89 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $45.37 | $90.73 |
| premium | $4.54 | $48.97 | $97.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.56 | $121.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.3 | 1 | $28.80 | $13.17 |
| Efficient EV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.00 | $10.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.7 | 1 | $38.40 | $17.56 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 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
Corpus Christi, TX
Evening in Corpus Christi on Wednesday
Local time
6:36 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
4 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
4h 44m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Madisonville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 274.3 miles and takes about 4h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Jacinto Avenue, Highway 21, Highway 77. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 137.1 miles from Madisonville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.45 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madisonville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Madisonville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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