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Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Petersburg, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 48m
Distance
553.3 mi
890 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$84
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 40m
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6 AM
9h 49m
8 AM
10h 6m
10 AM
9h 55m
12 PM
9h 53m
3 PM
9h 56m
5 PM
10h 6m
8 PM
9h 43m
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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Petersburg, TX
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Trip Overview
Corpus Christi to Petersburg is 553.3 miles and takes about 9h 48m via I-37, I-10, and US-84, with a fuel budget near $84 and best split over two days. This long-haul drive crosses through Texas, beginning in the Great Plains region and ending in the same area. While the route is primarily highway driving, it covers a significant distance, making an overnight stop a practical choice for most travelers. Consider this trip if you're looking for a direct, efficient way to cover ground across the state.
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
276.6 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 37 | 140.1 mi | 2h 22m |
| I 10 | 98.7 mi | 1h 37m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| Frisco Avenue | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| North Main Street | 29.3 mi | 30m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| Roberts Avenue | 16.5 mi | 18m |
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 Petersburg, TX.
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Start on I 37
17 mi
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17 min
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I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
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1 min
3
Continue on I 37
123 mi
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2 hr 4 min
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I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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27 sec
Exit 140B
Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
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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
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1 sec
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South Pan Am Expressway
8
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87
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1 min
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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
99 mi
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1 hr 37 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 83
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44 sec
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US 83
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
12
Turn right onto US 83; US 377
29 mi
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30 min
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North Main Street
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on US 83
42 mi
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44 min
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Frisco Avenue
14
Continue on US 83
17 mi
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18 min
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Roberts Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
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18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto TX 158
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7 min
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North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
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13 min
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FM 2111
18
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
19
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
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0 sec
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State Highway 153
20
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
21
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
22
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
23
Take the ramp
340 ft
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8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
24
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
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5 min
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I 20; US 84
25
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
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19 sec
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US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
26
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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US 84
27
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Avenue F
28
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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North Avenue F
29
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Ralls Road
30
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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East 15th Street
31
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
32
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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19 min
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Highway 84
33
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
34
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
35
Continue on US 84
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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Slaton Road
36
Turn slight right onto Spur 331
1.8 mi
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2 min
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Southeast Drive
37
Turn left
0.3 mi
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41 sec
38
Merge onto Loop 289
4.2 mi
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4 min
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Loop 289
39
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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27 sec
Toward US 62, US 82, TX 114: Floydada, Crosbyton
40
Turn straight onto East Loop 289
0.3 mi
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37 sec
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East Loop 289
41
Turn right onto Idalou Road
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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Idalou Road
42
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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25 sec
43
Merge onto US 62; US 82; TX 114
13 mi
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13 min
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Idalou Road
44
Turn left onto FM 789
14 mi
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24 min
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Farm-to-Market Road 789
45
Turn right onto Avenue H
149 ft
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6 sec
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Avenue H
46
Arrive at destination
Avenue H
Trip Plan
Given the 9 hour 48 minute estimated driving time, this route is best tackled over two days. Plan to depart Corpus Christi early to make significant progress, aiming to cover roughly half the distance before seeking an overnight stop. The longest stretch without frequent exits is on I-37, so ensure you're fueled up before entering that segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $84, keep an eye on gas prices as you travel across Texas.
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 276.6 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 4h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.1 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 122 miles or 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 276.6 miles or 4h 43m 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 276.6 miles or 4h 43m
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 8h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Petersburg, 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.
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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 277 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Petersburg, TX
Aim for roughly 277 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 122 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 I 37 for about 140.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
183 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
365 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 Sweetwater, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
277 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Live Oak, TX after about 277 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 122 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 276.6 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.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 277 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.
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.
Kerr County Westbound Rest Area
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Llano Estacado Picnic Area
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Love's Travel Stop
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Flying J Travel Center
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Picnic Area
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Kerr County Eastbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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San Patricio County Northbound Rest Area
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Live Oak County Southbound Rest Area
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Scenic View
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Picnic Area
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Love's Travel Stop
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TA
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Service Plaza
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Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
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QuikTrip
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Picnic Area
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Pilot Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
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Picnic Area
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Live Oak County Northbound Rest Area
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Pilot Travel Center
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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
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Service Plaza
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The Escape Game San Antonio
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 158.1
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+17262273834
Visit websiteBayfront 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 websiteHarbor Playhouse
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Corpus Christi, Texas
+13618825500
Visit websiteWhataburger Field
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Corpus Christi, Texas
Visit websiteCorpus Christi Museum of Science and History
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Corpus Christi, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+13618264667
Visit websiteThe Art Museum of South Texas
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Corpus Christi, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+13618253500
Visit websiteTexas State Aquarium
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Corpus Christi, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+13618811200
Visit websiteTexas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Corpus Christi, Texas
Hours: 12–5 pm
+13618818827
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 345 decision points cluster between mile 141.4 and 257.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
257.4 mi into trip
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~4h 23m in
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US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$83.60 one way
$167.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
194 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $91.51 | $183.02 |
| premium | $4.54 | $98.79 | $197.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $122.16 | $244.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 193.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 166 | 2 | $58.10 | $26.56 |
| Efficient EV | 138.3 | 1 | $48.41 | $22.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 221.3 | 2 | $77.46 | $35.41 |
Gas CO2
194 kg
EV CO2
65 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Corpus Christi on Sunday
Local time
8:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Petersburg, TX
Morning in Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
8:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Sweetwater, TX
365 mi in
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
18 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
9h 48m 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.
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 133.5
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...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 190.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a long-haul drive, with 75% of the 553.3 miles on highways like I-37, I-10, and US-84. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 140.1 miles on I-37 with limited exits. The transition from high-speed interstate to surface roads will occur later in the drive, offering a change of pace after extended highway cruising.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
46 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 I 10. 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 34 significant decision points across 553.3 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: 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 Petersburg, TX, road signs point toward Alamodome, Menard and Lubbock.
Alamodome
141.4 mi in
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~2h 23m
Menard
257.4 mi in
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~4h 23m
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via US 83
Lubbock
410.9 mi in
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~7h 9m
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via US 84
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).
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 — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 277 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 41 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 Petersburg, 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 41 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 9.8 hours each way, a round trip means 19.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Petersburg, 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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