Origin
New London, TX
Afternoon in New London on Thursday
Local time
4:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New London, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 51m
Distance
396.1 mi
637 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 40m
★
6 AM
6h 52m
8 AM
7h 15m
10 AM
7h 0m
12 PM
6h 58m
3 PM
7h 1m
5 PM
7h 14m
8 PM
6h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New London, TX
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Corpus Christi, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from New London, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 396.1 miles and takes about 6h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Phillips Street, Main Street, SH 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.85 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
198 miles from New London, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 51m. Total distance: 396.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 51m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 51m drive with frequent turns across 396.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 52 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phillips Street 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
3/10
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 6h 51m, 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 New London, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillips Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| SH 64 | — | — |
| Highway 79 | — | — |
| Route 259 | — | — |
| North Railroad Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 259 | — | — |
| US 59 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Phillips Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on Burnett Street
295 ft
·
16 sec
·
Burnett Street
2
Turn right onto Phillips Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Phillips Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left
9.4 mi
·
16 min
5
Turn left onto SH 64
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
SH 64
6
Turn right onto Highway 79
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 79
7
Turn left onto US Route 259
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Route 259
8
Continue on North Railroad Avenue
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Railroad Avenue
9
Continue on US Route 259
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 259
10
Continue on US Highway 259
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 259
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin
223 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 59 South: Lufkin
12
Continue straight
420 ft
·
12 sec
13
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
14
Turn left
105 ft
·
4 sec
15
Turn right onto North US Highway 59
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
North US Highway 59
16
Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Northwest Stallings Drive
17
Continue on Stallings Drive
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Stallings Drive
18
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
19
Turn straight
223 ft
·
6 sec
20
Merge slight left onto South Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
21
Continue on South US Highway 59
19 mi
·
22 min
·
South US Highway 59
22
Take the exit slight right toward South First Street
397 ft
·
10 sec
·
South First Street
23
Turn straight onto South Medford Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Medford Drive
24
Turn left onto South First Street
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South First Street
25
Continue on US 59
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 59
26
Continue on Diboll Relief Route
114 mi
·
2 hr 4 min
·
Diboll Relief Route
27
Continue on Southwest Freeway
35 mi
·
40 min
·
Southwest Freeway
28
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
29
Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
30
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
31
Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
32
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
33
Merge slight left
9.2 mi
·
10 min
34
Keep slight left
6.6 mi
·
7 min
35
Take the exit slight right
1.5 mi
·
2 min
36
Continue on US Highway 59
75 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
US Highway 59
37
Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 91
38
Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South
33 mi
·
37 min
·
US Highway 77 South
39
Turn straight onto Alamo Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Alamo Street
40
Turn left onto East Empresario Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Empresario Street
41
Turn right
9.6 mi
·
9 min
42
Continue on Farm to Market Road 136
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Farm to Market Road 136
43
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
44
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
45
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
46
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
47
Take the ramp slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
48
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
49
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
50
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
443 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
51
Continue straight
482 ft
·
9 sec
52
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 198 miles from New London, TX, or about 3h 25m 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 87 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 198 miles or 3h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 49m
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 New London, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 New London, TX
This is one driving day of about 396.1 miles and 6h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from New London, 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 198 mi from New London, TX · 3h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
198 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 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 198 miles from New London, 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
$59.85 one way
$119.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
139 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $65.51 | $131.02 |
| premium | $4.54 | $70.72 | $141.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $87.45 | $174.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 138.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 118.8 | 1 | $41.59 | $19.01 |
| Efficient EV | 99 | 1 | $34.66 | $15.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 158.4 | 1 | $55.45 | $25.35 |
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
46 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
Afternoon in Corpus Christi on Thursday
Local time
4:09 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
2 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
6h 51m 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 New London, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 396.1 miles and takes about 6h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillips Street, Main Street, SH 64. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 198 miles from New London, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.85 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 51m, 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 New London, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New London, TX to Corpus Christi, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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