Origin
Scissors, TX
Afternoon in Scissors on Sunday
Local time
2:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scissors, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
158.9 mi
256 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Corpus Christi, TX
Hameen Reynolds
Trip Overview
The drive from Scissors, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 158.9 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grande Street, Lott Road, South Salinas Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.27 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
79.4 miles from Scissors, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 158.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grande 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Scissors, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is easy. At 2h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scissors, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grande Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lott Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Salinas Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Expressway 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69C North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cecilia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Kingsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Cameron Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Grande Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scissors, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on Cortez Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Cortez Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Grande Street
361 ft
·
18 sec
·
Grande Street
3
Turn right onto Lott Road
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lott Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Salinas Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Salinas Boulevard
5
Turn left onto West Expressway 83
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Expressway 83
6
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
7
Merge slight left
7.8 mi
·
8 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
9
Continue straight
22 mi
·
23 min
10
Continue straight
57 mi
·
1 hr
11
Keep slight right
25 mi
·
28 min
12
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
13
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
3 min
14
Turn right onto Cecilia Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Cecilia Street
15
Turn left onto Old Kingsville Road
344 ft
·
7 sec
·
Old Kingsville Road
16
Turn slight right onto South Cameron Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cameron Street
17
Turn right onto East Front Street
453 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Front Street
18
Continue on East Main Street
26 mi
·
30 min
·
East Main Street
19
Take the exit slight right
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
20
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
21
Turn left onto East State Highway 44
11 mi
·
12 min
·
East State Highway 44
22
Keep slight left to continue on TX 358 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 358 West
23
Merge slight left onto North Padre Island Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Padre Island Drive
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 37 South
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 37 South
25
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
5 min
26
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
27
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
443 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
28
Continue straight
482 ft
·
9 sec
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.4 miles from Scissors, TX, or about 1h 17m 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.4 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
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 Scissors, 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 Scissors, TX
This is one driving day of about 158.9 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Scissors, 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 79.4 mi from Scissors, TX · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 79.4 miles from Scissors, 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
$24.27 one way
$48.55 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $26.60 | $53.20 |
| premium | $4.59 | $28.72 | $57.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.30 | $70.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.7 | 0 | $16.68 | $7.63 |
| Efficient EV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.90 | $6.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.6 | 0 | $22.25 | $10.17 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
2:13 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
2 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
2h 35m 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 Scissors, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 158.9 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grande Street, Lott Road, South Salinas Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.4 miles from Scissors, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Scissors, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is easy. At 2h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scissors, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scissors, TX to Corpus Christi, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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