Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Hideaway, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 45m

Distance

397.4 mi

639 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

7h 36m ★

6 AM

7h 45m

8 AM

8h 4m

10 AM

7h 52m

12 PM

7h 50m

3 PM

7h 53m

5 PM

8h 3m

8 PM

7h 40m

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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Hideaway, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

Corpus Christi, TX to Hideaway, TX is 397.4 miles and takes about 7h 45m via US 79, with a fuel budget near $57 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Texas and the Great Plains region for its entirety. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making for a straightforward trip between these two points. With only two recommended stops and a relatively short drive time, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. Plan for a practical, no-frills transit across the Texas landscape.

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

198.7 miles from Corpus Christi, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 79	86.8 mi	1h 40m
United States Highway 77	57.9 mi	1h 5m
North Navarro Street	40.1 mi	45m
State Highway 21	36.6 mi	40m
State Highway 155	34.9 mi	40m
Farm to Market Road 136	17.8 mi	23m
North US Highway 77	17.3 mi	19m
Toll 49	14.7 mi	15m

Longest stretch: US 79 — 86.8 mi, about 1h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Hideaway, 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 right at fork onto US 77

1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 77 South

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 59; US 77

13 mi · 14 min · US 59; US 77

Take the exit onto US 77

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 77

Turn left onto US 77

40 mi · 45 min · North Navarro Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

At end of road, turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street

Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt

0.3 mi · 25 sec · West 4th Street

Turn left onto US 77

1.4 mi · 1 min · North Texana Street

Continue on US 77

0.2 mi · 14 sec · United States Highway 77

Continue on US 77

6.8 mi · 7 min · US 77

Continue on US 77; FM 532

25 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77

Continue on US 77

2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

Continue on US 77

17 mi · 19 min · North US Highway 77

Continue on US 77

9.5 mi · 10 min · South Main Street

Take the exit

186 ft · 5 sec

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · this road

Merge onto TX 21

37 mi · 40 min · State Highway 21

Turn left onto TX OSR

8.1 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge onto US 190; TX 6

11 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6

Continue on US 190; TX 6

2.1 mi · 2 min · South Market Street

Continue on US 79; TX 6

0.3 mi · 22 sec · North State Highway 6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 79

79 mi · 1 hr 30 min · US 79

Merge onto US 79; US 84

7.7 mi · 10 min · US 79; US 84

Turn left onto TX 155

0.2 mi · 21 sec · North Link Street

Turn straight onto TX 155

21 mi · 23 min · State Highway 155

Continue on TX 155

0.4 mi · 30 sec · South Elm Street

Continue on TX 155

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Frankston Highway

Continue on TX 155

14 mi · 16 min · State Highway 155

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Loop 49 Toll West

Merge onto Toll 49

15 mi · 15 min · Toll 49

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 53 sec

Toward I 20: Dallas, Shreveport

Continue on Loop 49

411 ft · 14 sec · Loop 49

Turn left onto Interstate 20 West

293 ft · 10 sec · Interstate 20 West

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 20 West

Merge onto I 20

0.2 mi · 11 sec · I 20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward FM 849 Use the right lane.

Continue on Interstate 20 West

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Interstate 20 West

Turn right onto Hide-A-Way Lane Central

1.1 mi · 4 min · Hide-A-Way Lane Central

Keep slight right at fork onto Hide-A-Way Lane Central

0.6 mi · 2 min · Hide-A-Way Lane Central

Arrive at destination

Hide-A-Way Lane Central

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7h 45m drive, consider an early morning departure from Corpus Christi to maximize daylight. With two stops recommended, you can comfortably break up the 397.4 miles. The fuel cost is estimated at $57, so ensure your tank is full before leaving a major town. Pay attention to your longest stretch, which is 86.8 miles on US 79; plan a fuel or rest stop before or during that segment to stay comfortable. This route is easily manageable in one day, offering flexibility in your timing.

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 198.7 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 3h 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.8 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 87 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 198.7 miles or 3h 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hideaway, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Corpus Christi, TX

This is one driving day of about 397.4 miles and 7h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 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 US 79 for about 86.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Houston, TX

199 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

San Antonio, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Houston, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 198.7 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 79 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.8 miles.

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 34

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 395.1 — 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.

78.4 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Take the exit

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

Use the left lane.

92.5 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | US 77 / North Navarro Street

Turn left onto US 77 / North Navarro Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

378.6 mi into trip | ~7h 18m in

Take the exit toward Loop 49 Toll West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Loop 49 Toll West

395.1 mi into trip | ~7h 37m in

Take the exit toward FM 849

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

Use the right lane. Toward FM 849

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.85 one way

$121.69 round trip

$3.89/gal 25.4 MPG avg 139 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.29	$67.15	$134.30
premium	$4.64	$72.56	$145.13
diesel	$6.18	$96.67	$193.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$61

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 139 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	119.2	1	$41.73	$19.08
Efficient EV	99.4	1	$34.77	$15.90
EV Truck/SUV	159	1	$55.64	$25.43

Gas CO2

139 kg

EV CO2

46 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 Oct 17, 2026

Origin

Corpus Christi, TX

Late night in Corpus Christi on Sunday

Local time

4:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Clear

N 28 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 3:25AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:37AM CDT until October 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Destination

Hideaway, TX

Late night in Hideaway on Sunday

Local time

4:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Clear

N 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 3:25AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:37AM CDT until October 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

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

14 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

7h 45m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is mostly highway, with 71% of the total distance on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 86.8 miles on US 79. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach your destination. The prevalence of highway driving means you'll likely notice frequent exits and potential for merging traffic in certain areas.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 86.8 mi on US 79.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 79 and United States Highway 77. 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 34 significant decision points across 397.4 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 78.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.5 miles (US 77 / North Navarro Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

460 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

662 ft

Total Descent

211 ft

Highest Point

460 ft

~340.6 mi in

Elevation Range

454 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Corpus Christi, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1839

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
• Old Nueces County Courthouse — historic place in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas

Arriving in Hideaway, TX

Full guide →

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 45m. Total distance: 397.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 45m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 86.8 miles on US 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 6 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 Hideaway, 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 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hideaway, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Hideaway, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Rest Area

290 Travel Plaza

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

Hideaway, TX

Same local time

14 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 45m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Starting in Corpus Christi, TX

Arriving in Hideaway, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

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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