Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Morning in Corpus Christi on Tuesday
Local time
10:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Camp Swift, 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
3h 50m
Distance
190.7 mi
307 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
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6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corpus Christi, TX
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Camp Swift, TX
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Trip Overview
Corpus Christi to Camp Swift is 190.7 miles and takes about 3 hours 50 minutes via North US Highway 183 and TX 304, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, primarily on Texas highways. Given its relatively short distance and single-day recommendation, it's a straightforward drive. You'll likely encounter a mix of rural and semi-rural landscapes as you head north. Plan for a direct route with minimal complexity.
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
95.3 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North US Highway 183 | 51.4 mi | 56m |
| TX 304 | 42.9 mi | 49m |
| US Highway 183 | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| Farm to Market Road 136 | 17.8 mi | 23m |
| New Harbor Bridge | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| FM 2678 | 9.6 mi | 9m |
| US 183 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 95 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
North US Highway 183
— 51.4 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Camp Swift, TX.
1
Start on I 37
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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I 37
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
4
Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard
122 ft
·
2 sec
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North Brownlee Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
6
Merge onto US 181; TX 35
10 mi
·
11 min
·
New Harbor Bridge
7
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 35
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 35
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
9
Turn straight onto State Highway 35
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 35
10
Turn left onto FM 136
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Farm to Market Road 136
11
Continue on FM 2678
9.6 mi
·
9 min
·
FM 2678
12
At end of road, turn left onto FM 774
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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FM 774
13
Turn right onto US 77
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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South Alamo Street
14
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 183
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Alamo Street
15
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 183
23 mi
·
24 min
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US Highway 183
16
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 183; TX 239
3.7 mi
·
5 min
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South Jefferson Street
17
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 183
29 mi
·
31 min
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North US Highway 183
18
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 87; US 183
2.8 mi
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3 min
·
South Esplanade Street
19
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 183
23 mi
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24 min
·
North US Highway 183
20
Continue on US 183; TX 111
6.0 mi
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6 min
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US 183; TX 111
21
Continue on US 183; TX 97
3.1 mi
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3 min
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US 183; TX 97
22
Turn right onto US 90 Alt; TX 97
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Sarah Dewitt Drive
23
Turn left onto TX 97
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Waelder Road
24
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 304
43 mi
·
49 min
·
TX 304
25
Turn straight
269 ft
·
9 sec
26
Turn straight onto State Highway 71 West
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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State Highway 71 West
27
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward TX 21 East, TX 71 East
28
Merge onto TX 21; TX 71
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
TX 21; TX 71
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
30
Turn straight onto College Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
College Street
31
Turn left onto TX 21; TX 95
5.1 mi
·
7 min
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State Highway 95
Use the left lane.
32
Turn right onto Lba Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lba Drive
33
Turn left onto Cool Water Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cool Water Drive
34
Turn right onto Indian Oak Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Indian Oak Drive
35
At end of road, turn left onto Green Valley Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Valley Drive
36
Arrive at destination
Green Valley Drive
Trip Plan
For this 190.7-mile drive, leaving Corpus Christi in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Camp Swift. With a duration of under four hours, it's easily manageable in one day, allowing for flexibility. Consider stopping around the halfway point to stretch your legs, especially since the longest continuous stretch is over 51 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services might be more spread out between towns on TX 304 compared to the main US Highway 183 section. The estimated fuel cost is $29.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.3 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.4 miles.
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 42 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.3 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camp Swift, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Corpus Christi, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corpus Christi, TX
This is one driving day of about 190.7 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Corpus Christi, 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.
The longest stretch is on North US Highway 183 for about 51.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.3 miles from Corpus Christi, 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 190.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~0m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
40.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
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FM 774
At end of road, turn left onto FM 774
Navigation decision point
6
183.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
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TX 21; TX 95 / State Highway 95
Turn left onto TX 21; TX 95 / State Highway 95
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
190.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 48m in
|
Green Valley Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Green Valley Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.82 one way
$57.63 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $31.54 | $63.08 |
| premium | $4.54 | $34.05 | $68.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.10 | $84.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.02 | $9.15 |
| Efficient EV | 47.7 | 0 | $16.69 | $7.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.3 | 0 | $26.70 | $12.20 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Camp Swift, TX
Morning in Camp Swift on Tuesday
Local time
10:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
3 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
3h 50m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 76% of the 190.7 miles on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 51.4 miles on North US Highway 183 before transitioning to surface roads like TX 304. Expect a good amount of cruising, with the highway portion offering fewer interruptions. The shift from highway to TX 304 will mark the end of the most direct, high-speed travel.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.4 mi on North US Highway 183.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North US Highway 183 and TX 304. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 190.7 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 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.8 miles (FM 774): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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 3h 50m. Total distance: 190.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.4 miles on North US Highway 183. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Camp Swift, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.8 miles (FM 774): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Camp Swift, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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