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Trip from Alice, TX to Corpus Christi, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

54m

Distance

45.3 mi

73 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Alice, TX, TX

Alice, TX

Atahan Demir

city and county seat of Nueces County, Texas, United States

Corpus Christi, TX

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Trip Overview

Alice, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is 45.3 miles and takes about 54 minutes via East Main Street and I 37, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive connects two points within Texas's Great Plains region. You'll experience a mixed drive, moving from local streets onto a major interstate for a significant portion. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. It's a practical connection, perfect for getting you from your starting point to your destination with minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Main Street 26.2 mi 30m
East State Highway 44 11.3 mi 12m
I 37 4.4 mi 5m
TX 44 1 mi 1m
North Padre Island Drive 0.9 mi 1m
North Cameron Street 0.2 mi <1m
Interstate Highway 37 0.2 mi <1m
East Front Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: East Main Street — 26.2 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alice, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.

1

Start on East 2nd Street

94 ft · 9 sec · East 2nd Street
2

Turn left onto North Cameron Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · North Cameron Street
3

Turn left onto TX 44; TX 359

452 ft · 5 sec · East Front Street
4

Continue on TX 44; TX 359

26 mi · 30 min · East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the exit onto TX 44

0.6 mi · 49 sec · TX 44
6

Take the exit onto TX 44

0.5 mi · 53 sec · TX 44
7

Turn left onto TX 44

11 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 44
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward TX 358 West
9

Merge onto TX 358

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive
Use the straight lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 37 South
11

Merge onto I 37

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 37
12

Continue on Interstate Highway 37

387 ft · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37
13

Continue on Interstate Highway 37

444 ft · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37
14

Continue on I 37

483 ft · 9 sec · I 37
15

Arrive at destination

I 37

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Robstown, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Robstown, TX

23 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.

Popular next leg

Robstown, TX to Corpus Christi, TX

18.8 mi · 23m

Pacing Suggestions

Orange Grove, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Robstown, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Alice, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Cameron Street

Turn left onto North Cameron Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | TX 44; TX 359 / East Front Street

Turn left onto TX 44; TX 359 / East Front Street

Navigation decision point

5
38.8 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward TX 358 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward TX 358 West
5
39.4 mi into trip | ~46m in | TX 358 / North Padre Island Drive

Merge onto TX 358 / North Padre Island Drive

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
40.3 mi into trip | ~47m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 37 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 37 South

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.84 one way

$13.69 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $7.49 $14.98
premium $4.54 $8.09 $16.18
diesel $5.61 $10.00 $20.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.6 0 $4.76 $2.17
Efficient EV 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81
EV Truck/SUV 18.1 0 $6.34 $2.90

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Alice, TX

Morning in Alice on Sunday

Local time

9:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Partly Sunny

SSE 12 to 22 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Corpus Christi, TX

Morning in Corpus Christi on Sunday

Local time

9:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

SSE 17 to 25 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

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

9 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

54m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 37% of it being highway. You'll begin on local roads like East Main Street, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.2 miles. Eventually, you'll transition to East State Highway 44 and then merge onto I 37 for the remainder of your journey. The shift from surface streets to a higher-speed interstate will be noticeable as you progress toward Corpus Christi. Expect a functional drive that prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours.

37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 mi on East Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Cameron Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Cameron Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (TX 44; TX 359 / East Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

About the Cities

Starting in Alice, TX

Full guide →

Alice is a city of 19,000 people (2018) on the South Texas Plains between Corpus Christi, McAllen, Laredo, and San Antonio. It is a focal point for the oil industry in the area, and is considered to the "birthplace of Tejano music".

Arriving in Corpus Christi, TX

Full guide →

Corpus Christi (called Corpus by the locals) is Texas's largest coastal city and the gateway to Padre Island. While Corpus Christi isn't on the way to much of anything except itself (and the islands off its coast), it offers enough to fill a visit in its own right, or a multi-day trip from San Antonio, Austin, or Houston. The name is Latin for "Body of Christ".

Top landmarks

  • • USS Lexington — 1942 Essex-class aircraft carrier
  • • Corpus Christi Cathedral — historic place in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas
  • • Sherman Building — listed on the NRHP in Nuences County, Texas

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.2 miles on East Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Corpus Christi, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Cameron Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (TX 44; TX 359 / East Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Corpus Christi, TX before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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