Origin
Mathis, TX
Late night in Mathis on Saturday
Local time
1:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mathis, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mathis, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Corpus Christi, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 36.8-mile drive from Mathis to Corpus Christi, Texas, is a quick, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 40 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $6, it's an economical option for a single-day trip. The route is primarily on I-37, making it a straightforward drive with minimal need for complex navigation. Since both Mathis and Corpus Christi are located in the Great Plains region of Texas, you won't experience significant changes in landscape or climate. This short distance means you can depart at your leisure and arrive with plenty of time to explore your destination.
About the Cities
Arriving in Corpus Christi, TX
Full guide →Corpus Christi (called Corpus by the locals) is Texas's largest coastal city and the gateway to Padre Island. While Corpus Christi isn't on the way to much of anything except itself (and the islands off its coast), it offers enough to fill a visit in its own right, or a multi-day trip from San Antonio, Austin, or Houston. The name is Latin for "Body of Christ".
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 36.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this trip, with 95% of the drive taking place on major roads like I-37, East San Patricio Avenue, and North Lamar Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 34.8 miles on I-37, offering a consistent pace. This highway-focused profile suggests a smooth and relatively fast journey, allowing you to cover the distance efficiently. While not a winding scenic route, it provides a direct and uncomplicated path between your starting and ending points.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 37 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 37 and East San Patricio Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 359 Bus / East San Patricio Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mathis, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is easy. At 40m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 359 Bus / East San Patricio Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (North Lamar Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Spur 459): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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TX 359 Bus / East San Patricio Avenue
Turn left onto TX 359 Bus / East San Patricio Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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North Lamar Street
Turn left onto North Lamar Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Spur 459
Turn right onto Spur 459
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 37
Merge onto I 37
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 37 | 34.8 mi | 36m |
| East San Patricio Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Interstate Highway 37 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spur 459 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 37
— 34.8 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mathis, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on TX 359 Bus
110 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Front Street
2
Turn left onto TX 359 Bus
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East San Patricio Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Lamar Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lamar Street
4
Turn right onto Spur 459
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
Spur 459
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
6
Merge onto I 37
35 mi
·
36 min
·
I 37
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
8
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
444 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
9
Continue on I 37
483 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 37
10
Arrive at destination
I 37
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.56 one way
$11.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.09 | $12.17 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Corpus Christi, TX
Late night in Corpus Christi on Saturday
Local time
1:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 Mathis, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 36.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 37, East San Patricio Avenue, North Lamar Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.4 miles from Mathis, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Mathis, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is easy. At 40m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 359 Bus / East San Patricio Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (North Lamar Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Spur 459): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mathis, TX to Corpus Christi, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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