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Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Clyde, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 14m
Distance
383.1 mi
617 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 4m
★
6 AM
7h 15m
8 AM
7h 36m
10 AM
7h 22m
12 PM
7h 20m
3 PM
7h 23m
5 PM
7h 35m
8 PM
7h 8m
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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Clyde, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Clyde, TX covers 383.1 miles and takes about 7h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 37, US 283, North US Highway 87 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 140.1 miles on I 37. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
191.6 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 37 | 140.1 mi | 2h 22m |
| US 283 | 76.9 mi | 1h 40m |
| North US Highway 87 | 53 mi | 59m |
| I 10 | 31.7 mi | 32m |
| US Highway 87 | 20.1 mi | 22m |
| United States Highway 87 | 17.8 mi | 20m |
| McDermott Freeway | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| Wallis Avenue | 9.5 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
I 37
— 140.1 mi, about 2h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Clyde, TX.
1
Start on I 37
17 mi
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17 min
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I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
3
Continue on I 37
123 mi
·
2 hr 4 min
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I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 140B
Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi
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3 min
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East César E. Chávez Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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31 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 35 North
7
Merge onto I 10; I 35; US 87
93 ft
·
1 sec
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South Pan Am Expressway
8
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
McDermott Freeway
Exit 156
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87
15 mi
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17 min
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McDermott Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
32 mi
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32 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 523
Toward US 87 North: Fredericksburg, San Angelo
12
Turn right onto US 87
20 mi
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22 min
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US Highway 87
13
Continue on US 87
1.1 mi
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2 min
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South Washington Street
14
Turn left onto US 87; US 290
1.5 mi
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3 min
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East Main Street
15
Take the exit onto US 87
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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North US Highway 87
16
Merge onto US 87
40 mi
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44 min
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North US Highway 87
17
Continue on US 87
1.1 mi
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1 min
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San Antonio Street
18
Turn left onto US 87; TX 29
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Fort McKavitt Street
19
Continue on US 87; TX 29
13 mi
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15 min
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North US Highway 87
20
Continue on US 87; US 377
15 mi
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16 min
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United States Highway 87; United States Highway 377
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 87; US 190; US 377
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
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Commerce Street
22
Turn straight onto US 87
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
United States Highway 87
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
24
Merge onto US 283
40 mi
·
46 min
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US 283
25
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 283
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
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Wallis Avenue
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
9.2 mi
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10 min
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Wallis Avenue
27
Turn right onto US 84; US 283; TX 206
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
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North Neches Street
28
Turn right onto US 283; TX 206
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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US 283; TX 206
29
Turn left onto US 83
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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US 83
30
Continue on US 283
36 mi
·
54 min
·
US 283
31
Turn left onto Interstate 20 East
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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Interstate 20 East
32
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
33
Merge onto I 20
5.6 mi
·
5 min
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I 20
34
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 301
Toward Cherry Lane
35
Turn straight onto North Access Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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North Access Road
36
Turn left onto Cherry Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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Cherry Street
37
At end of road, turn right onto North 1st Street
0.2 mi
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20 sec
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North 1st Street
38
Arrive at destination
North 1st Street
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 191.6 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 3h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.1 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 84 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 191.6 miles or 3h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clyde, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corpus Christi, TX
This is one driving day of about 383.1 miles and 7h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Corpus Christi, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 37 for about 140.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
192 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 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 191.6 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 37 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Rest Area US-84 US-283
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San Patricio County Southbound Rest Area
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Parking Area
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Picnic Area
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Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
San Patricio County Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Live Oak County Southbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.3 mi from route
Live Oak County Northbound Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Rest Area
1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 275 decision points cluster between mile 141.4 and 190.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
141.4 mi into trip
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~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
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 140B
Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodom...
8
143.2 mi into trip
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~2h 28m in
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I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 156
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
6
144.1 mi into trip
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~2h 29m in
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I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
158.7 mi into trip
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~2h 46m in
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I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
190.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 18m in
Take the exit toward US 87 North: Fredericksburg, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 523
Toward US 87 North: Fredericksburg, San Angelo
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.89 one way
$115.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $63.36 | $126.72 |
| premium | $4.54 | $68.40 | $136.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $84.58 | $169.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.9 | 1 | $40.23 | $18.39 |
| Efficient EV | 95.8 | 1 | $33.52 | $15.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.2 | 1 | $53.63 | $24.52 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Afternoon in Corpus Christi on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clyde, TX
Afternoon in Clyde on Sunday
Local time
12:29 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
7h 14m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 132.1
View on nps.gov
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 211.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
383.1 mi in 7h 14m, mostly highway — 140.1 mi of that is on I 37.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 140.1 mi on I 37.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 37 and US 283. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 141.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 383.1 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 141.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.2 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144.1 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Corpus Christi, TX and Clyde, TX, road signs point toward Alamodome and San Angelo.
Alamodome
141.4 mi in
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~2h 23m
San Angelo
190.4 mi in
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~3h 18m
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 7h 14m. Total distance: 383.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 140.1 miles on I 37. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 29 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Clyde, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 141.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.2 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144.1 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Clyde, TX before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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