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Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Point Venture, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 48m
Distance
235.1 mi
378 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
13 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 35m
★
6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 58m
12 PM
4h 55m
3 PM
4h 59m
5 PM
5h 14m
8 PM
4h 40m
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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Point Venture, TX
Gavin Young
Trip Overview
Corpus Christi, TX to Point Venture, TX is 235.1 miles and takes about 4h 48m via US Highway 181 South and State Highway 80 North, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region as you travel from the coast toward the Texas Hill Country. With over 80% of the drive on highways, expect a relatively straightforward trip. It's a single-day option, perfect for getting to your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
117.6 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 181 South | 40.2 mi | 45m |
| State Highway 80 North | 30.8 mi | 35m |
| US 183 | 24.7 mi | 28m |
| State Highway 80 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| US Highway 181 | 16 mi | 18m |
| US 181 | 14.7 mi | 16m |
| US Highway 183 South | 11.8 mi | 15m |
| New Harbor Bridge | 10.1 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 181 South
— 40.2 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Point Venture, TX.
1
Start on I 37
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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I 37
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
4
Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard
122 ft
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2 sec
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North Brownlee Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
6
Merge onto US 181; TX 35
10 mi
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11 min
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New Harbor Bridge
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 181
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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US 181
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 181
14 mi
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15 min
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US 181
9
Continue on TX 89
4.1 mi
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4 min
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State Highway 89
10
Continue on US 181
16 mi
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18 min
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US Highway 181
11
Continue on US 181
0.8 mi
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55 sec
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South 8th Street
12
Continue on US 181
40 mi
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45 min
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US Highway 181 South
13
Continue on US 181
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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South Sunset Strip Drive
14
Turn right onto TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
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1 min
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West Main Street
15
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
233 ft
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3 sec
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East Main Street
16
Continue on FM 792
8.4 mi
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10 min
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Helena Road
17
Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi
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25 min
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State Highway 80
18
Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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South Nixon Avenue
19
Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi
·
35 min
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State Highway 80 North
20
Continue on US 183
10 mi
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11 min
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US 183
21
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
·
8 min
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South Colorado Street
22
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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United States Highway 183
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
24
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
9.8 mi
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8 min
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Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 460
Toward US 183 North: Austin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 183
12 mi
·
15 min
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US Highway 183 South
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on 183 Toll
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on US 183
15 mi
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16 min
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US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on 183A Toll
3.9 mi
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3 min
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183A Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward RM 1431: Cedar Park, Round Rock
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn left onto RM 1431
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East Whitestone Boulevard
Use the left lane.
32
Continue on RM 1431
3.5 mi
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5 min
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West Whitestone Boulevard
Use the left lane.
33
Continue on RM 1431
7.4 mi
·
10 min
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RM 1431
34
Turn left onto Lohman Ford Road
6.7 mi
·
16 min
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Lohman Ford Road
35
Turn slight right onto Venture Boulevard North
0.2 mi
·
1 min
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Venture Boulevard North
36
Turn left onto Venture Drive
0.1 mi
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23 sec
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Venture Drive
37
Continue on Venture Boulevard South
0.7 mi
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2 min
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Venture Boulevard South
38
Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Lakeland Drive
39
Arrive at destination
Lakeland Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 48m drive time, leaving Corpus Christi in the morning allows ample time to reach Point Venture before evening. There's one recommended stop, so plan for a brief break around the halfway point to stretch and refuel if needed. The fuel cost is estimated at $36, so ensure you have enough to cover this. Pay attention to the transition from US Highway 181 South to State Highway 80 North, as this is where the highway portion begins to decrease. Since it's a single-day drive, you have flexibility if you encounter unexpected delays.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 117.6 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.2 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 52 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.6 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Point Venture, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corpus Christi, TX
This is one driving day of about 235.1 miles and 4h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 US Highway 181 South for about 40.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.6 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
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 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 websiteWater's Edge Park
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 websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 215.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~0m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
168 mi into trip
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~3h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
7
178.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North: Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 460
Toward US 183 North: Austin
7
215.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 8m in
Take the exit toward RM 1431: Cedar Park, Round Rock
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.
Toward RM 1431: Cedar Park, Round Rock
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.52 one way
$71.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $38.88 | $77.77 |
| premium | $4.54 | $41.98 | $83.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.91 | $103.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ABIA Retail Center - Tesla Supercharger
Austin, TX
Tesla
20 DCFC
Buc-ee's - Tesla Supercharger
Luling, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Krispy Kreme - Tesla Supercharger
Austin, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Pinthouse Brewery - Tesla Supercharger
Austin, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Burger King - Tesla Supercharger
Kenedy, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Del Valle, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Del Valle, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Sames Ford Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
EV Connect
4 DCFC
Luling Chevrolet
Luling, TX
EV Connect
2 DCFC
Tesla: 6
ChargePoint Network: 4
EV Connect: 2
GRAVITI_ENERGY: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.5 | 0 | $24.69 | $11.28 |
| Efficient EV | 58.8 | 0 | $20.57 | $9.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94 | 1 | $32.91 | $15.05 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 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
Late night in Corpus Christi on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Point Venture, TX
Late night in Point Venture on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Luling, TX
118 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.
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
10 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
4h 48m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 81% of the 235.1 miles on faster roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 40.2 miles on US Highway 181 South before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to spend the bulk of your time on US 183. The driving environment will feel like typical highway cruising for most of the trip.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.2 mi on US Highway 181 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 181 South and State Highway 80 North. 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
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 17 significant decision points across 235.1 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 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 168 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Point Venture, TX, road signs point toward Waco, Rm 1431: Cedar Park and Round Rock.
Waco
168 mi in
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~3h 16m
Rm 1431: Cedar Park
215.1 mi in
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~4h 8m
Round Rock
215.1 mi in
|
~4h 8m
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 4h 48m. Total distance: 235.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 48m 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 40.2 miles on US Highway 181 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Point Venture, 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.
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 168 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Point Venture, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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