Origin
San Elizario, TX
Morning in San Elizario on Monday
Local time
11:31 AM
MDT
Current temp
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Trip from San Elizario, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Drive Time
11h 5m
Distance
677.6 mi
1,091 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$104
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 55m
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6 AM
11h 5m
8 AM
11h 25m
10 AM
11h 12m
12 PM
11h 10m
3 PM
11h 13m
5 PM
11h 24m
8 PM
10h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Elizario, TX
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Corpus Christi, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from San Elizario, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 677.6 miles and takes about 11h 5m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, Lucian Adams Freeway, South San Elizario Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 524.6 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $103.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
338.8 miles from San Elizario, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 677.6 miles and 11h 5m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and Lucian Adams Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 524.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Lucian Adams Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 150.2 miles in near I 10.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 677.6 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 150.2 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 513.6 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 532.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
150.2 mi into trip
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~2h 27m in
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I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
513.6 mi into trip
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~8h 12m in
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I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
532.7 mi into trip
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~8h 34m in
Take the exit toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
6
533.4 mi into trip
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~8h 35m in
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
533.9 mi into trip
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~8h 36m in
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Dolorosa Street
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from San Elizario, TX to Corpus Christi, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
532.7 mi in
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~8h 34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 524.6 mi | 8h 20m |
| Lucian Adams Freeway | 140.3 mi | 2h 23m |
| South San Elizario Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| McDermott Freeway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| William J Bordelon Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| North Loop Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| FM 1110 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Pecos-La Trinidad | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 524.6 mi, about 8h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Elizario, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on San Elizario Rd.
438 ft
·
24 sec
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San Elizario Rd
2
At end of road, turn left onto FM 258
398 ft
·
12 sec
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Socorro Road
3
Turn right onto FM 1110
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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Clint - San Elizario Road
4
Continue on FM 1110
3.4 mi
·
6 min
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South San Elizario Road
5
Turn right onto FM 76
1.2 mi
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2 min
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North Loop Drive
6
Turn left onto FM 1110
0.3 mi
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26 sec
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Clint-San Elizario Road
7
Continue on FM 1110
0.8 mi
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1 min
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FM 1110
8
Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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Gateway Boulevard East
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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23 sec
10
Merge onto I 10
144 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
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I 10
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
363 mi
·
5 hr 44 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi
·
19 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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McDermott Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
16
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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West Market Street
19
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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East Market Street
20
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Tower of the Americas Way
Use the right lane.
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
22
Merge onto I 37; US 281
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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William J Bordelon Freeway
23
Continue on I 37; US 281
140 mi
·
2 hr 23 min
·
Lucian Adams Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
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Interstate Highway 37
25
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
444 ft
·
15 sec
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Interstate Highway 37
26
Continue on I 37
483 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 37
27
Arrive at destination
I 37
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 338.8 miles from San Elizario, TX, or about 5h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 524.6 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 149 miles or 2h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 338.8 miles or 5h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 338.8 miles or 5h 26m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10h 3m
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 San Elizario, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Elizario, TX
Aim for roughly 339 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Corpus Christi, TX
Aim for roughly 339 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 149 miles from San Elizario, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 524.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 338.8 mi from San Elizario, TX · 5h 26m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
224 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
447 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Kerrville, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
339 mi · about 5.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Live Oak, TX after about 339 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 149 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 338.8 miles from San Elizario, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 524.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 339 miles or 5.5 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Corpus Christi, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$103.51 one way
$207.01 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
237 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $113.43 | $226.86 |
| premium | $4.59 | $122.47 | $244.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $150.54 | $301.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$104
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$234–$344
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 237.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $71 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 203.3 | 2 | $71.15 | $32.52 |
| Efficient EV | 169.4 | 1 | $59.29 | $27.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 271 | 3 | $94.86 | $43.37 |
Gas CO2
237 kg
EV CO2
79 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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 Monday
Local time
12:31 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Road read
11h 5m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from San Elizario, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 677.6 miles and takes about 11h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Lucian Adams Freeway, South San Elizario Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 339 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 338.8 miles from San Elizario, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $103.51 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 3 meaningful breaks 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 15 significant decision points across 677.6 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 150.2 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 513.6 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 532.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from San Elizario, TX to Corpus Christi, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
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