Origin
Spur, TX
Afternoon in Spur on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Spur, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
8h 42m
Distance
492.7 mi
793 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 35m
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6 AM
8h 42m
8 AM
8h 58m
10 AM
8h 48m
12 PM
8h 46m
3 PM
8h 49m
5 PM
8h 57m
8 PM
8h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spur, TX
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Corpus Christi, TX
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Trip Overview
This 492.7-mile journey from Spur, Texas, to Corpus Christi, Texas, is estimated to take about 8 hours and 42 minutes of driving time. Given its length, it's best tackled over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace. The route is primarily highway-focused, covering 80% of the distance on major roads like Lucian Adams Freeway and I-10. With an estimated fuel cost of $74, it's a budget-friendly trip. You'll be traversing the vast Great Plains region for both your origin and destination, so expect expansive, open landscapes throughout this Texas drive. Plan for at least two stops to break up the drive.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
246.3 miles from Spur, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 492.7-mile trip, with 80% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter stretches like Lucian Adams Freeway, which features a considerable 140.3-mile segment without interruption. While I-10 will also be a significant part of your journey, the overall profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficiency over winding, scenic byways. This means more time spent on comfortable, high-speed driving, with fewer complex intersections or slow-downs as you move across the Texas landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lucian Adams Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 140.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lucian Adams Freeway and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 84.3 miles in near TX 70.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 492.7 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 84.3 miles (TX 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 146.7 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
84.3 mi into trip
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~1h 33m in
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TX 70
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 70 toward I 20 West: Midland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 20 West: Midland
6
86.8 mi into trip
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~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater,...
6
146.7 mi into trip
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~2h 42m in
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US 83 / South 7th Street
Turn left onto US 83 / South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
234.4 mi into trip
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~4h 16m in
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US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
8
347.8 mi into trip
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~6h 11m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Spur, TX and Corpus Christi, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and Downtown.
Sh 70 South
86.8 mi in
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~1h 35m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
86.8 mi in
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~1h 35m
San Angelo
86.8 mi in
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~1h 35m
Downtown
347.8 mi in
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~6h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lucian Adams Freeway | 140.3 mi | 2h 23m |
| I 10 | 71.7 mi | 1h 14m |
| Grassmeyer Street | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| US 83 | 40 mi | 38m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| Ellis Street | 29.4 mi | 31m |
| South State Highway 70 | 25.2 mi | 25m |
| TX 208 | 19.9 mi | 21m |
Longest stretch:
Lucian Adams Freeway
— 140.3 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spur, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on FM 836
76 ft
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3 sec
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West Harris Street
2
Turn right onto Loop 21
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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Burlington Avenue
3
Turn left onto Loop 21
0.8 mi
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1 min
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6th Street
4
Turn straight onto TX 70
3.6 mi
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5 min
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East Hill Street
5
Turn right onto TX 208
20 mi
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21 min
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TX 208
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 380
5.6 mi
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5 min
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US Highway 380
7
Turn sharp right onto TX 70
25 mi
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25 min
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South State Highway 70
8
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
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1 min
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North Cleveland Avenue
9
Continue on TX 70
0.7 mi
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1 min
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South Cleveland Avenue
10
Continue on TX 70
8.4 mi
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8 min
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State Highway 70 North
11
Continue on TX 70
0.7 mi
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1 min
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North Concho Street
12
Continue on TX 70
17 mi
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18 min
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State Highway 70 South
13
Turn left onto TX 70
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Bluebonnet Drive
14
At end of road, turn left onto I 20 Bus; TX 70
0.2 mi
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19 sec
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East Broadway Street
15
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 70
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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TX 70
Toward I 20 West: Midland
16
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 70
2.5 mi
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2 min
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TX 70
Toward I 20 West: Midland
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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22 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
18
Turn straight onto Northeast Georgia Avenue
0.3 mi
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42 sec
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Northeast Georgia Avenue
19
Turn left onto TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Lamar Street
20
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
21
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
22
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
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13 min
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FM 2111
23
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
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7 min
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TX 158
24
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
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18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
25
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi
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18 min
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South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on US 83
42 mi
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44 min
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Grassmeyer Street
27
Continue on US 83
29 mi
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31 min
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Ellis Street
28
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi
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38 min
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US 83
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Use the left lane.
29
Continue on I 10
54 mi
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54 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi
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19 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi
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2 min
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McDermott Freeway
32
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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1 min
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
33
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
34
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
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1 min
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
35
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
36
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi
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42 sec
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West Market Street
37
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi
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40 sec
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East Market Street
38
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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Tower of the Americas Way
Use the right lane.
39
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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33 sec
Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
40
Merge onto I 37; US 281
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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William J Bordelon Freeway
41
Continue on I 37; US 281
140 mi
·
2 hr 23 min
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Lucian Adams Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
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10 sec
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Interstate Highway 37
43
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
444 ft
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15 sec
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Interstate Highway 37
44
Continue on I 37
483 ft
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9 sec
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I 37
45
Arrive at destination
I 37
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour, 42-minute drive, consider splitting it over two days. This allows you to break up the 492.7 miles comfortably and take advantage of the two recommended stops. Leaving early in the morning on your first day will help you cover a significant portion before needing to rest. Keep an eye on fuel, especially during the longer 140.3-mile stretch on Lucian Adams Freeway, as services might be spaced out. Your estimated fuel cost is $74, so budget accordingly for your two-day adventure.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 246.3 miles from Spur, TX, or about 4h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.3 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 108 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 246.3 miles or 4h 28m 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 246.3 miles or 4h 28m
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 7h 40m
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 Spur, 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 Spur, TX
Aim for roughly 246 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Corpus Christi, TX
Aim for roughly 246 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 108 miles from Spur, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Lucian Adams Freeway for about 140.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 246.3 mi from Spur, TX · 4h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
246 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 San Antonio, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
246 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near San Antonio, TX after about 246 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 108 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 246.3 miles from Spur, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Lucian Adams Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 246 miles or 4.4 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
$74.45 one way
$148.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
172 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $81.49 | $162.98 |
| premium | $4.54 | $87.97 | $175.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $108.78 | $217.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$204–$314
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 172.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $52 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 147.8 | 1 | $51.73 | $23.65 |
| Efficient EV | 123.2 | 1 | $43.11 | $19.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 197.1 | 2 | $68.98 | $31.53 |
Gas CO2
172 kg
EV CO2
58 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Corpus Christi on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 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
8h 42m 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 Spur, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 492.7 miles and takes about 8h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lucian Adams Freeway, I 10, Grassmeyer Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 246 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 246.3 miles from Spur, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $74.45 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 2 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 25 significant decision points across 492.7 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 84.3 miles (TX 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 146.7 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Spur, TX and Corpus Christi, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and Downtown.
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