Origin
Pelican Bay, TX
Late night in Pelican Bay on Saturday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
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Trip from Pelican Bay, 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
6h 48m
Distance
411 mi
662 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 37m
★
6 AM
6h 49m
8 AM
7h 12m
10 AM
6h 57m
12 PM
6h 55m
3 PM
6h 58m
5 PM
7h 11m
8 PM
6h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pelican Bay, TX
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Corpus Christi, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pelican Bay, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 411 miles and takes about 6h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Long Circle, Long Boulevard, Sandy Beach Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.10 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
205.5 miles from Pelican Bay, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 24m into the drive .
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 6h 48m. Total distance: 411 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 48m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 48m drive with frequent turns across 411 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Circle 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 6h 48m, 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 Pelican Bay, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Circle | — | — |
| Long Boulevard | — | — |
| Sandy Beach Road | — | — |
| Northwest Parkway | — | — |
| TX 199 East | — | — |
| Jacksboro Highway | — | — |
| Lake Worth Boulevard | — | — |
| North Henderson Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Long Circle
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelican Bay, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on Sheila Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheila Drive
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Long Circle
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Long Circle
3
Turn right onto Long Boulevard
384 ft
·
22 sec
·
Long Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Sandy Beach Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Sandy Beach Road
5
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
4 min
6
Turn left onto Northwest Parkway
443 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northwest Parkway
7
Take the ramp slight left toward TX 199 East
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
TX 199 East
8
Merge slight left onto Jacksboro Highway
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
9
Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
10
Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
11
Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
12
Continue on Jacksboro Highway
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
13
Continue on North Henderson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Henderson Street
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wind Roundabout
15
Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Henderson Street
16
Turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lancaster Avenue
17
Keep slight right to continue on East Lancaster Avenue
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Lancaster Avenue
18
Turn right onto South Freeway
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Freeway
19
Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 35W South
20
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
84 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
South Freeway
21
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
22
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
23
Keep slight left
26 mi
·
26 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
25
Continue straight
59 mi
·
54 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 183 South: Lockhart
27
Continue on United States Highway 183
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
United States Highway 183
28
Continue on North Colorado Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North Colorado Street
29
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
30
Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Magnolia Avenue
31
Continue straight
51 mi
·
56 min
32
Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 792
33
Continue on East Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
34
Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunset Strip Drive
35
Continue on South US Highway 181
40 mi
·
45 min
·
South US Highway 181
36
Continue on North 8th Street
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
North 8th Street
37
Continue on US Highway 181 South
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Highway 181 South
38
Continue on State Highway 89
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 89
39
Continue on US Highway 181
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 181
40
Continue on Railroad Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
41
Continue on US Highway 181
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US Highway 181
42
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
43
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
44
Take the ramp slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
45
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
46
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
47
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
443 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
48
Continue straight
482 ft
·
9 sec
49
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 205.5 miles from Pelican Bay, TX, or about 3h 24m 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 90 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 205.5 miles or 3h 24m 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 Pelican Bay, 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 Pelican Bay, TX
This is one driving day of about 411 miles and 6h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Pelican Bay, 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 205.5 mi from Pelican Bay, TX · 3h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
206 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 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 205.5 miles from Pelican Bay, 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
$62.10 one way
$124.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
144 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $67.98 | $135.95 |
| premium | $4.54 | $73.38 | $146.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $90.74 | $181.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 123.3 | 1 | $43.15 | $19.73 |
| Efficient EV | 102.8 | 1 | $35.96 | $16.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 164.4 | 2 | $57.54 | $26.30 |
Gas CO2
144 kg
EV CO2
48 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
Late night in Corpus Christi on Saturday
Local time
2:59 AM
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
9 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 48m 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 Pelican Bay, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 411 miles and takes about 6h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Circle, Long Boulevard, Sandy Beach Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 205.5 miles from Pelican Bay, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.10 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 48m, 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 Pelican Bay, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pelican Bay, 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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