Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Murillo Colonia, TX

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

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

149.3 mi

240 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 40m ★

6 AM

2h 51m

8 AM

3h 13m

10 AM

2h 59m

12 PM

2h 57m

3 PM

3h 0m

5 PM

3h 12m

8 PM

2h 44m

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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Murillo Colonia, TX

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Trip Overview

This straightforward, 149.3-mile drive from Corpus Christi, TX, to Murillo Colonia, TX, will take you about 2 hours and 51 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $23. The majority of this journey, 81% of it, is spent on highways, making it a predominantly highway-focused experience. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entirety of this route. Consider this a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

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

74.7 miles from Corpus Christi, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Falfurrias Expressway	55.8 mi	58m
I 69C	19.9 mi	21m
U.S. Highway 77	17.4 mi	18m
East King Avenue	16.2 mi	20m
TX 44	11.4 mi	12m
US 281	11 mi	12m
I 37	4.2 mi	5m
Driscoll Bypass	4.2 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Falfurrias Expressway — 55.8 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on I 37

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 37

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward TX 358: Padre Island

Continue on TX 358

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward TX 44: Robstown, Alice

Continue on TX 44

11 mi · 12 min · TX 44

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto South US Highway 77

0.6 mi · 1 min · South US Highway 77

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Merge onto I 69E; US 77

6.3 mi · 6 min · U.S. Highway 77

Continue on US 77

4.2 mi · 4 min · Driscoll Bypass

Continue on US 77

11 mi · 11 min · U.S. Highway 77

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward TX 141

Turn straight onto South US Highway 77 Bypass

0.1 mi · 25 sec · South US Highway 77 Bypass

Turn right onto TX 141

16 mi · 20 min · East King Avenue

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Merge onto US 281

11 mi · 12 min · US 281

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281

9.5 mi · 10 min · I 69C; US 281

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281

56 mi · 58 min · Falfurrias Expressway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281

10 mi · 11 min · I 69C; US 281

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 6 Toward Texas 107: University Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto North Expressway 281

515 ft · 17 sec · North Expressway 281

Turn left onto TX 107

2.6 mi · 4 min · East University Drive

Turn right onto FM 907

2.5 mi · 4 min · South Alamo Road

Turn right onto Murillo Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Murillo Street

Arrive at destination

Murillo Street

Trip Plan

With a duration of under three hours, this trip offers flexibility. You can depart anytime that suits your schedule, but an early start is always wise for a single-day journey. The route has only one recommended stop, and the longest stretch without a break is about 55.8 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $23. Since this is a relatively short, highway-focused drive, you won't need extensive rest breaks, allowing you to reach Murillo Colonia without feeling rushed.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 74.7 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 1h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.8 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 33 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.7 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Murillo Colonia, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Corpus Christi, TX

This is one driving day of about 149.3 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 Falfurrias Expressway for about 55.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Premont, TX

75 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

Bishop, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Premont, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.7 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

San Juan, Texas

+19567870033

Visit website

Bayfront Park

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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 143.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 37

Depart onto I 37

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5.6 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward TX 44: Robstown, Alice

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward TX 44: Robstown, Alice

77.3 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | I 69C; US 281 / Falfurrias Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281 / Falfurrias Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

133 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in | I 69C; US 281

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

143.5 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in

Take the exit toward Texas 107: University Drive

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward Texas 107: University Drive

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.56 one way

$45.12 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$24.69	$49.39
premium	$4.54	$26.66	$53.31
diesel	$5.61	$32.96	$65.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	44.8	$15.68	$7.17
Efficient EV	37.3	$13.06	$5.97
EV Truck/SUV	59.7	$20.90	$9.56

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Corpus Christi, TX

Morning in Corpus Christi on Tuesday

Local time

7:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Murillo Colonia, TX

Morning in Murillo Colonia on Tuesday

Local time

7:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

91°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

11 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

2h 51m 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?

Expect a highway-centric experience on this 149.3-mile route. You'll spend most of your time on main roads like Falfurrias Expressway, I-69C, and U.S. Highway 77, with 81% of the drive being on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 55.8 miles on Falfurrias Expressway, so be prepared for a sustained period of highway driving. This route offers a consistent driving feel, largely avoiding more complex local roads.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 55.8 mi on Falfurrias Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Falfurrias Expressway and I 69C. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 37.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 16 significant decision points across 149.3 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: near the start (I 37): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.3 miles (I 69C; US 281 / Falfurrias Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 2h 51m. Total distance: 149.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.8 miles on Falfurrias Expressway. 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 Murillo Colonia, 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Murillo Colonia, 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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Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Murillo Colonia, 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

Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine

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

Murillo Colonia, TX

Same local time

11 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 51m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Corpus Christi, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

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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