Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Hallsville, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 11m

Distance

423 mi

681 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 4m ★

6 AM

8h 12m

8 AM

8h 28m

10 AM

8h 17m

12 PM

8h 16m

3 PM

8h 18m

5 PM

8h 27m

8 PM

8h 7m

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

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

Corpus Christi, TX

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human settlement in Harrison County, Texas, United States of America

Hallsville, TX

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Trip Overview

Corpus Christi to Hallsville is 423 miles and takes about 8h 11m via US Highway 59 South/US 59/I-69, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though an overnight is recommended. This route stays within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region throughout. It's primarily a highway drive, making it a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this trip if you're looking for a direct path with minimal complexity, especially if you prefer sticking to major roads.

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

211.5 miles from Corpus Christi, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US Highway 59 South	88.6 mi	1h 38m
US 59	57.5 mi	1h 5m
I-69	42 mi	44m
Eastex Freeway	39.8 mi	46m
Southwest Freeway	34.7 mi	40m
United States Highway 77	33 mi	37m
US Route 259	19.2 mi	21m
Farm to Market Road 136	17.8 mi	23m

Longest stretch: US Highway 59 South — 88.6 mi, about 1h 38m

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,384 veh/hr typical · worst 1,718

Quietest

2 AM

~226 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

6.1×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 47 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on I 37

0.2 mi · 21 sec · I 37

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard

122 ft · 2 sec · North Brownlee Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Merge onto US 181; TX 35

10 mi · 11 min · New Harbor Bridge

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 35

1.5 mi · 1 min · TX 35

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Turn straight onto State Highway 35

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Highway 35

Turn left onto FM 136

18 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

Continue on FM 2678

9.6 mi · 9 min · FM 2678

At end of road, turn left onto FM 774

1.5 mi · 2 min · FM 774

Turn right onto US 77

1.9 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street

Turn slight right onto US 77

33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 91

1.5 mi · 1 min · Spur 91

Merge onto US 59

89 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 58 sec · this road

Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 69 North, US 59 North

Merge onto I 69; US 59

33 mi · 37 min · Southwest Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69; US 59

2.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 69; US 59

40 mi · 46 min · Eastex Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69; US 59

0.7 mi · 44 sec · I 69; US 59

Continue on I-69; US 59

42 mi · 44 min · I-69; US 59

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 59; FM 942

36 mi · 40 min · US 59; FM 942

Take the exit onto US 59

5.7 mi · 7 min · US 59

Toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches

Keep slight right at fork onto US 59

16 mi · 17 min · US 59

Toward US 59 North: Nacogdoches

Turn left

0.7 mi · 1 min

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · this road

Merge onto Loop 224

5.9 mi · 6 min · Southwest Stallings Drive

Continue on US 59

0.9 mi · 58 sec · North US Highway 59

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Use the left lane.

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · this road

Merge onto US 259

11 mi · 12 min · US Highway 259

Continue on US 259

3.0 mi · 3 min · US Route 259

Continue on US 259

2.8 mi · 3 min · South Railroad Avenue

Continue on US 259

16 mi · 18 min · US Route 259

Turn right onto US 79; US 259

1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 79

Continue on US 259

1.9 mi · 2 min · Kilgore Drive

Turn right onto TX 322

0.8 mi · 1 min · TX 322

Continue on TX 322

15 mi · 16 min · TX 322

Use the straight lane.

Continue on TX 322

1.4 mi · 2 min · Gardiner Mitchell Parkway

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto TX 322; TX 149

2.2 mi · 3 min · Estes Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto South Access Road

369 ft · 7 sec · South Access Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 20 East: Shreveport

Merge onto I 20; US 259

8.1 mi · 8 min · I 20; US 259

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward FM 450: Hallsville

Turn left onto FM 450

2.3 mi · 3 min · FM 450

Arrive at destination

FM 450

Trip Plan

With an estimated drive time of over 8 hours, planning for an overnight stop is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to leave Corpus Christi in the morning to make good progress. You'll have about 88.6 miles on US Highway 59 South as your longest stretch, so plan your refueling stops accordingly, keeping the $66 fuel cost in mind. Given the extensive highway mileage, check for any potential construction delays on US 59 and I-69 before you depart. Splitting the drive into two days will allow for more relaxed travel and opportunities to rest.

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 211.5 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 4h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.6 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 93 miles or 1h 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 211.5 miles or 4h 9m 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 211.5 miles or 4h 9m

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

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hallsville, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Corpus Christi, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Corpus Christi, TX

Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Hallsville, TX

Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Corpus Christi, 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 US Highway 59 South for about 88.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Houston, TX

212 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 Houston, TX

Popular next leg

Houston, TX to Hallsville, TX

214.7 mi · 4h 8m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Houston, TX

212 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Houston, TX after about 212 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Houston, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Houston, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 211.5 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US Highway 59 South if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.6 miles.

Overnight split

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Corpus Christi, Texas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13618267529

Visit website

Harbor Playhouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Corpus Christi, Texas

+13618825500

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Corpus Christi, Texas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13618263460

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 30

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 409.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

40.8 mi into trip | ~49m in | FM 774

At end of road, turn left onto FM 774

Navigation decision point

205.7 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in | I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

409.9 mi into trip | ~7h 55m in | TX 322; TX 149 / Estes Parkway

At end of road, turn left onto TX 322; TX 149 / Estes Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$57.94 one way

$115.88 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 148 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$64.72	$129.43
premium	$4.23	$70.36	$140.72
diesel	$4.80	$79.87	$159.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$58

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$188–$298

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 148 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	126.9	1	$44.42	$20.30
Efficient EV	105.8	1	$37.01	$16.92
EV Truck/SUV	169.2	2	$59.22	$27.07

Gas CO2

148 kg

EV CO2

49 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 20, 2026

Origin

Corpus Christi, TX

Late night in Corpus Christi on Tuesday

Local time

5:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Mostly Clear

S 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 11:05PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 10:55PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Destination

Hallsville, TX

Late night in Hallsville on Tuesday

Local time

5:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Clear

0 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 11:05PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 10:55PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

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

3 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

8h 11m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll be on highways for about 89% of this 423-mile drive, meaning you'll spend most of your time on US Highway 59 South, US 59, and I-69. The longest continuous stretch without a significant break will be 88.6 miles on US Highway 59 South. Expect a mostly highway profile, which translates to consistent cruising speeds for the majority of the trip. The transition from continuous highway to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

52 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 88.6 mi on US Highway 59 South.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 59 South and US 59. 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 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 30 significant decision points across 423 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

454 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

530 ft

Total Descent

171 ft

Highest Point

454 ft

~392.7 mi in

Elevation Range

448 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Hallsville, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches along the way.

Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches

326.5 mi in | ~6h 17m | via US 59

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

Arriving in Hallsville, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1870

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 88.6 miles on US Highway 59 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 212 miles on day one.

Yes — we found about 21 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 Hallsville, 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 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hallsville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-20

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

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Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Flying J Travel Center

Victoria County Southbound Rest Area

Polk County Northbound Rest Area

Polk County Southbound Rest Area

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Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

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Service Plaza

QuikTrip

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Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Picnic Area

Love's Travel Stop

Bayfront Park

Harbor Playhouse

Whataburger Field

Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History

The Art Museum of South Texas

Texas State Aquarium

Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center

Water's Edge Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Corpus Christi, TX

Hallsville, TX

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

8h 11m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Corpus Christi, TX

Arriving in Hallsville, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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