Origin
Rhode Island, TX
Morning in Rhode Island on Thursday
Local time
11:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rhode Island, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 28m
Distance
336.3 mi
541 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 16m
★
6 AM
6h 28m
8 AM
6h 53m
10 AM
6h 37m
12 PM
6h 34m
3 PM
6h 38m
5 PM
6h 52m
8 PM
6h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Corpus Christi, TX
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Trip Overview
This 336.3-mile drive from Rhode Island, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 6 hours and 28 minutes. You'll primarily be on United States Highway 77 and TX 21, with a significant portion, 73%, being highway driving. Given the 1-day recommendation and a fuel cost estimate of $51, this route is a straightforward journey through the Great Plains region of Texas. It's a practical option for those looking to cover ground efficiently without the need for an overnight stop.
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
168.2 miles from Rhode Island, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 28m. Total distance: 336.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for much of this trip, with 73% of the route utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 67.1 miles on United States Highway 77, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While the profile suggests a highway-centric experience, the inclusion of Main Street and TX 21 indicates some transitions to more localized roads as you approach your destination. This mix means you'll experience both steady cruising and moments of navigating through smaller towns.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
United States Highway 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 77 and Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near I 45.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 336.3 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 2.6 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles (US 79 / West Commerce Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
29.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 79: Buffalo, Jewett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 79: Buffalo, Jewett
5
30.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 79 / West Commerce Street
Turn right onto US 79 / West Commerce Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
140 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
294.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 37m in
|
FM 2678
Turn right onto FM 2678
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rhode Island, TX and Corpus Christi, TX, road signs point toward Jewett and Tx Osr.
Jewett
29.2 mi in
|
~31m
Tx Osr
94.7 mi in
|
~1h 46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Highway 77 | 67.1 mi | 1h 16m |
| Main Street | 51.1 mi | 58m |
| TX 21 | 36.6 mi | 40m |
| US Highway 77 South | 34 mi | 38m |
| I 45 | 26.6 mi | 26m |
| South US Highway 77 | 24.7 mi | 28m |
| Farm to Market Road 136 | 17.7 mi | 23m |
| TX 35 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
United States Highway 77
— 67.1 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on County Road 161
10 ft
·
7 sec
·
County Road 161
2
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
3
Turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
North State Highway 75
4
Turn left onto FM 833
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West FM 833
5
Continue on FM 833
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 833
6
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
159 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Interstate 45
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
8
Merge onto I 45
27 mi
·
26 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 79: Buffalo, Jewett
10
Turn straight onto North Craig Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Craig Street
11
Turn right onto US 79
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Commerce Street
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on US 79
51 mi
·
58 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on US 79; TX 6
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Market Street
14
Continue on US 190; TX 6
11 mi
·
12 min
·
South State Highway 6
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward TX OSR
16
Continue on South State Highway 6
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South State Highway 6
17
Turn right onto TX OSR
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West Old San Antonio Road
18
Turn right onto TX 21
37 mi
·
40 min
·
TX 21
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
20
Keep slight left at fork
103 ft
·
2 sec
21
Turn left onto US 77
27 mi
·
30 min
·
United States Highway 77
22
Continue on US 77
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Jefferson Street
23
Continue on US 77
25 mi
·
28 min
·
South US Highway 77
24
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 77
25
Continue on US 77
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
United States Highway 77
26
Continue on US 77
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Texana Street
27
Turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
West 4th Street
28
Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Fairwinds Street
29
Turn left onto US 77
40 mi
·
45 min
·
United States Highway 77
30
Take the exit
278 ft
·
7 sec
31
Turn straight onto US 77
405 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
32
Take the ramp onto US 77
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 77
33
Merge onto US 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
34
Continue on US 77
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
35
Take the exit onto US 77
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 77
36
Turn left
170 ft
·
6 sec
37
Turn right onto US 77
34 mi
·
38 min
·
US Highway 77 South
38
Turn straight onto US 77
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Alamo Street
39
Turn left onto FM 774
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Empresario Street
40
Turn right onto FM 2678
9.6 mi
·
9 min
·
FM 2678
Use the right lane.
41
Continue on FM 136
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Farm to Market Road 136
42
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
43
Merge onto TX 35
12 mi
·
13 min
·
TX 35
44
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
45
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
46
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
47
Merge onto I 37
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 37
48
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
49
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
444 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
50
Continue on I 37
483 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 37
51
Arrive at destination
I 37
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour and 28-minute journey, consider an early morning departure to make the most of your day and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 67.1 miles, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the longer highway segments, as the estimated fuel cost is $51. Planning your single stop around the halfway point can help break up the drive comfortably.
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 168.2 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.1 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 74 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.2 miles or 3h 10m 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 14m
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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, TX
This is one driving day of about 336.3 miles and 6h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Rhode Island, 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 United States Highway 77 for about 67.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 168.2 mi from Rhode Island, TX · 3h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
168 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 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 168.2 miles from Rhode Island, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before United States Highway 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.1 miles.
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
$50.82 one way
$101.63 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $55.62 | $111.24 |
| premium | $4.54 | $60.04 | $120.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.25 | $148.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.9 | 1 | $35.31 | $16.14 |
| Efficient EV | 84.1 | 0 | $29.43 | $13.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.5 | 1 | $47.08 | $21.52 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Morning in Corpus Christi on Thursday
Local time
11:54 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
1 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
6h 28m 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 Rhode Island, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 336.3 miles and takes about 6h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are United States Highway 77, Main Street, TX 21. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 168.2 miles from Rhode Island, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.82 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 336.3 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 2.6 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles (US 79 / West Commerce Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Rhode Island, TX and Corpus Christi, TX, road signs point toward Jewett and Tx Osr.
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