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Morgans Point Resort, TX
Morning in Morgans Point Resort on Friday
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6:51 AM
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Current temp
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Trip from Morgans Point Resort, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
264 mi
425 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 46m
★
6 AM
4h 59m
8 AM
5h 26m
10 AM
5h 8m
12 PM
5h 6m
3 PM
5h 10m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morgans Point Resort, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Corpus Christi, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Morgans Point Resort, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 264 miles and takes about 4h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on TX 130 Toll, TX 80, South US Highway 181 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.5 miles on TX 130 Toll. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.89 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
132 miles from Morgans Point Resort, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 59m. Total distance: 264 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 59m highway drive covering 264 miles, with most of the trip on TX 130 Toll and TX 80. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.5 miles on TX 130 Toll.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 130 Toll is the longest continuous segment at about 58.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 130 Toll and TX 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near East Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 264 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (East Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
East Central Avenue
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South, US 190 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South, US 190 West
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
35.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 265
Toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
7
94.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 470
Toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 130 Toll | 58.5 mi | 54m |
| TX 80 | 51.2 mi | 56m |
| South US Highway 181 | 40.2 mi | 45m |
| I 35 | 26.5 mi | 26m |
| US Highway 181 | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| US Highway 181 South | 16.1 mi | 18m |
| US 183 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 792 | 8.4 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
TX 130 Toll
— 58.5 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgans Point Resort, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on FM 2483
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Morgan's Point Road
2
Turn left onto FM 2483
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 2483
3
Turn right onto TX 317
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 317
4
Continue on TX 317
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
5
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto South I-35 Frontage Road
347 ft
·
6 sec
·
South I-35 Frontage Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 190 West
8
Merge onto I 35; US 190
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
26 mi
·
26 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 265
Toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on TX 130 Toll
59 mi
·
54 min
·
TX 130 Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 470
Toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 183
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
United States Highway 183
14
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North Colorado Street
15
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
16
Continue on US 183
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Magnolia Avenue
17
Continue on TX 80
51 mi
·
56 min
·
TX 80
18
Turn slight left onto FM 792
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 792
19
Continue on TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
20
Turn left onto US 181
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunset Strip Drive
21
Continue on US 181
40 mi
·
45 min
·
South US Highway 181
22
Continue on US 181
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
North 8th Street
23
Continue on US 181
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Highway 181 South
24
Continue on TX 89
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 89
25
Continue on US 181
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 181
26
Continue on US 181
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
27
Continue on US 181
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US Highway 181
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
29
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
30
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
31
Merge onto I 37
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 37
32
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
33
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
444 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
34
Continue on I 37
483 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 37
35
Arrive at destination
I 37
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 132 miles from Morgans Point Resort, TX, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.5 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 58 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corpus Christi, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Morgans Point Resort, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Morgans Point Resort, TX
This is one driving day of about 264 miles and 4h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Morgans Point Resort, 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 TX 130 Toll for about 58.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132 mi from Morgans Point Resort, TX · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132 miles from Morgans Point Resort, 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
$39.89 one way
$79.78 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $43.66 | $87.33 |
| premium | $4.54 | $47.14 | $94.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.29 | $116.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.72 | $12.67 |
| Efficient EV | 66 | 0 | $23.10 | $10.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.6 | 1 | $36.96 | $16.90 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 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
Morning in Corpus Christi on Friday
Local time
6:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Luling, TX
132 mi in
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
11 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
4h 59m 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 Morgans Point Resort, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 264 miles and takes about 4h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 130 Toll, TX 80, South US Highway 181. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132 miles from Morgans Point Resort, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.89 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 264 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (East Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Morgans Point Resort, TX to Corpus Christi, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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