Origin
Bishop, TX
Late night in Bishop on Tuesday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bishop, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bishop, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Corpus Christi, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Bishop to Corpus Christi, this 35-mile journey is a quick and straightforward trip. You can comfortably complete the drive in about 37 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating through the Great Plains, you will primarily use a series of local connectors including County Road 10, County Road 79, and County Road 18. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is a very economical route for commuters or casual travelers. Since this path avoids major highways entirely, it offers a different experience than typical interstate travel. Keep in mind that this is a direct, no-frills transit between the two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East State Highway 44 | 11.2 mi | 11m |
| U.S. Highway 77 | 6 mi | 6m |
| I 37 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| County Road 79 | 4 mi | 15m |
| Driscoll Bypass | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| US 77 Business | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| County Road 10 | 1 mi | 4m |
| North Padre Island Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East State Highway 44
— 11.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bishop, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on US 77 Business
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 77 Business
2
Continue on County Road 10
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 10
3
Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 79
4
Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
County Road 18
5
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
7
Merge onto US 77
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Driscoll Bypass
8
Continue on US 77
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward TX 44 East: Robstown, Corpus Christi
10
Turn straight onto South US Highway 77
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South US Highway 77
11
Take the ramp
267 ft
·
7 sec
12
Merge onto TX 44
11 mi
·
11 min
·
East State Highway 44
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 358 West
14
Merge onto TX 358
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Padre Island Drive
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 37 South
16
Merge onto I 37
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 37
17
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
18
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
444 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
19
Continue on I 37
483 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 37
20
Arrive at destination
I 37
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Bishop, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward TX 44 East: Robstown, Corpus Christi
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 44 East: Robstown, Corpus Christi
5
29.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 358 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward TX 358 West
5
29.6 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
30.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 37 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 37 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.76 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Late night in Corpus Christi on Tuesday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 21 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 3:47PM CDT until April 14 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 3:46PM CDT until April 14 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa 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
10 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
59m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that feels quite different from a standard highway cruise. Because the route consists of 0% highway driving, you will spend your entire 37-minute duration navigating local backroads. The path lacks long, straight stretches, as noted by the fact that your longest uninterrupted segment on County Road 10 is essentially zero miles. You will need to stay alert at intersections as you transition between County Road 79 and County Road 18. This is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention on the road layout rather than letting you settle into a cruise-control rhythm.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on East State Highway 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East State Highway 44 and U.S. Highway 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 35.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
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 59m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on East State Highway 44. 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: at 7.1 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 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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