Origin
Pinehurst, TX
Afternoon in Pinehurst on Sunday
Local time
3:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pinehurst, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Drive Time
3h 52m
Distance
231.1 mi
372 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 40m
★
6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinehurst, TX
Thomas balabaud
Corpus Christi, TX
Hameen Reynolds
Trip Overview
The drive from Pinehurst, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 231.1 miles and takes about 3h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tomball Parkway, TX 249, MCTRA 249 Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
115.5 miles from Pinehurst, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 52m drive with frequent turns across 231.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tomball Parkway 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 3h 52m 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 Pinehurst, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tomball Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 249 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MCTRA 249 Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tomball Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FM 1960 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tomball Parkway Frontage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Gessner Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gessner Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Tomball Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinehurst, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on Farm to Market Road 1774
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Farm to Market Road 1774
2
Continue on Tomball Parkway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Tomball Parkway
3
Take the ramp straight toward TX 249 Toll South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
TX 249 Toll South
4
Merge slight left onto MCTRA 249 Tollway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
MCTRA 249 Tollway
5
Continue on Tomball Tollway
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Tomball Tollway
6
Continue on Tomball Parkway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Tomball Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1960: Gessner Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
FM 1960: Gessner Road
8
Turn straight onto Tomball Parkway Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Tomball Parkway Frontage Road
9
Turn right onto North Gessner Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Gessner Drive
10
Continue on Gessner Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Gessner Road
11
Turn right onto North Sam Houston Parkway West
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Sam Houston Parkway West
12
Take the ramp slight left toward SHT Toll West
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
SHT Toll West
13
Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Tollway West
12 mi
·
14 min
·
North Sam Houston Tollway West
14
Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Sam Houston Tollway South
15
Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Sam Houston Parkway South
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, US 59 South: Downtown, Victoria
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 59 North, US 59 South: Downtown, Victoria
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South: Victoria
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69 South, US 59 South: Victoria
18
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Southwest Freeway
19
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
20
Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
21
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
22
Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
23
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
24
Merge slight left
9.2 mi
·
10 min
25
Keep slight left
6.6 mi
·
7 min
26
Take the exit slight right
1.5 mi
·
2 min
27
Continue on US Highway 59
75 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
US Highway 59
28
Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 91
29
Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South
33 mi
·
37 min
·
US Highway 77 South
30
Turn straight onto Alamo Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Alamo Street
31
Turn left onto East Empresario Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Empresario Street
32
Turn right
9.6 mi
·
9 min
33
Continue on Farm to Market Road 136
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Farm to Market Road 136
34
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
35
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
36
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
37
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
38
Take the ramp slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
39
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
40
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
41
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
443 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
42
Continue straight
482 ft
·
9 sec
43
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 115.5 miles from Pinehurst, TX, or about 1h 56m 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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.5 miles or 1h 56m 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 10m
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 Pinehurst, 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.
+
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 Pinehurst, TX
This is one driving day of about 231.1 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pinehurst, 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 115.5 mi from Pinehurst, TX · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.5 miles from Pinehurst, 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
$35.30 one way
$70.60 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $38.69 | $77.37 |
| premium | $4.59 | $41.77 | $83.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.34 | $102.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.3 | 0 | $24.27 | $11.09 |
| Efficient EV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.22 | $9.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.4 | 1 | $32.35 | $14.79 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Corpus Christi on Sunday
Local time
3:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
14 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
3h 52m 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 Pinehurst, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 231.1 miles and takes about 3h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tomball Parkway, TX 249, MCTRA 249 Tollway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.5 miles from Pinehurst, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.30 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 52m 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 Pinehurst, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pinehurst, TX to Corpus Christi, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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