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Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Seymour, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 50m
Distance
501.2 mi
807 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$76
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 43m
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6 AM
8h 51m
8 AM
9h 7m
10 AM
8h 56m
12 PM
8h 55m
3 PM
8h 57m
5 PM
9h 6m
8 PM
8h 46m
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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Seymour, TX
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Trip Overview
Corpus Christi, TX to Seymour, TX is 501.2 miles and takes about 8h 50m via I 37, I 10, and US 83, with a fuel budget near $73 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a long-haul drive, primarily within the Great Plains region of Texas. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward trip for those looking to cover ground efficiently. Given the distance and duration, it's a solid overnight trip, especially if you prefer a more relaxed pace.
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
250.6 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 37 | 140.1 mi | 2h 22m |
| I 10 | 98.7 mi | 1h 37m |
| US 83 | 79.2 mi | 1h 28m |
| Commercial Avenue | 74.4 mi | 1h 21m |
| Frisco Avenue | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| North Main Street | 29.3 mi | 30m |
| Roberts Avenue | 16.5 mi | 18m |
| McDermott Freeway | 15.5 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
I 37
— 140.1 mi, about 2h 22m
Traffic on I-37
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,782 veh/hr typical · worst 2,317
Quietest
2 AM
~178 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 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 Seymour, 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.
2
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
1.4 mi
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3 min
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East César E. Chávez Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
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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
0.9 mi
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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
0.3 mi
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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
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto US 83
79 mi
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1 hr 27 min
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US 83
Toward US 83 North
17
Turn slight right onto US 83; US 277
0.1 mi
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7 sec
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East Court Plaza
18
Continue on US 83; US 277
74 mi
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1 hr 21 min
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Commercial Avenue
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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55 sec
Toward US 183 Business: Main Street
20
Turn left onto US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.1 mi
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1 min
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South Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business; TX 114
Trip Plan
For this 501.2-mile drive, consider splitting it into two days to avoid a full 8h 50m on the road. Leaving Corpus Christi early in the morning will give you ample time to reach a midway point by late afternoon. Plan for at least two stops, factoring in the longest stretch of 140.1 miles on I 37, which might be a good place to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you transition onto US 83, where services might be less frequent than on the interstates.
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 250.6 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 4h 16m 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 110 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 250.6 miles or 4h 16m 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 250.6 miles or 4h 16m
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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seymour, 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 251 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Seymour, TX
Aim for roughly 251 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 110 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
165 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
331 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 San Angelo, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
251 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Junction, TX after about 251 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 110 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 250.6 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 251 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
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.
Haskell County Southbound Rest Area
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Kerr County Westbound Rest Area
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Love's Travel Stop
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Flying J Travel Center
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Kerr County Eastbound Rest 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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QuikTrip
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Pilot Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
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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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QuikTrip
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Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 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
$76.09 one way
$152.18 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
175 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $83.86 | $167.72 |
| premium | $4.58 | $90.37 | $180.75 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $105.57 | $211.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$76
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$206–$316
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 175.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 150.4 | 1 | $52.63 | $24.06 |
| Efficient EV | 125.3 | 1 | $43.86 | $20.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 200.5 | 2 | $70.17 | $32.08 |
Gas CO2
175 kg
EV CO2
59 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Afternoon in Corpus Christi on Wednesday
Local time
4:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 6 to 9 mph
36% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 10:28PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 9:55PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Seymour, TX
Afternoon in Seymour on Wednesday
Local time
4:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 2 to 6 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 10:28PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 9:55PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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
16 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 50m 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...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 138.3
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
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 190.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 67% highway, meaning a significant portion involves cruising on interstates. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 140.1 miles on I 37. Expect a good amount of rural cruising as you move away from the initial urban areas. The transition from interstate to non-interstate roads will likely bring a change in exit frequency and speed limits.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 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?
8/10
At 8h 50m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 501.2 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,064 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
2,122 ft
Total Descent
837 ft
Highest Point
2,064 ft
~214.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,058 ft
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 Seymour, TX, road signs point toward Alamodome and Menard.
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
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 Seymour, TX
Full guide →Founded 1890
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 251 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 36 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 Seymour, 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 36 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 8.8 hours each way, a round trip means 17.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Seymour, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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