Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Late night in Corpus Christi on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Stanton, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 56m
Distance
457.3 mi
736 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$69
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 47m
★
6 AM
7h 56m
8 AM
8h 14m
10 AM
8h 2m
12 PM
8h 1m
3 PM
8h 3m
5 PM
8h 13m
8 PM
7h 51m
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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Stanton, TX
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Trip Overview
Corpus Christi to Stanton is 457.3 miles and takes about 7h 56m via I 37, I 10, and US Highway 87 North, with a fuel budget near $69 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Great Plains region of Texas to another part of the same vast landscape, primarily on well-traveled highways. It's a straightforward trip, mostly consisting of freeway driving, making it a practical choice if you need to cover a significant distance within Texas in a single day. You'll encounter a good share of highway miles, so expect a consistent pace for most of the journey.
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
228.6 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 37 | 140.1 mi | 2h 22m |
| I 10 | 98.7 mi | 1h 37m |
| US Highway 87 North | 67.5 mi | 1h 8m |
| West Broadway Street | 39.2 mi | 39m |
| North Main Street | 29.3 mi | 30m |
| Frisco Avenue | 21.5 mi | 23m |
| US 87 | 15.8 mi | 16m |
| McDermott Freeway | 15.5 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 Stanton, TX.
1
Start on I 37
17 mi
·
17 min
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I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
3
Continue on I 37
123 mi
·
2 hr 4 min
·
I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
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
·
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 35 North
7
Merge onto I 10; I 35; US 87
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Pan Am Expressway
8
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
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
·
17 min
·
McDermott Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
99 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
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
·
30 min
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on US 83
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Frisco Avenue
14
Turn left onto US 87
39 mi
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39 min
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West Broadway Street
15
Continue on US 87; Loop 306
4.1 mi
·
5 min
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South Bryant Boulevard
16
Continue on US 87; US 277
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Koenigheim Street
17
Continue on US 87; US 277; US 67 Bus
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Bryant Boulevard
18
Continue on US 87
23 mi
·
23 min
·
US Highway 87 North
19
Continue on US 87
16 mi
·
16 min
·
US 87
20
Turn straight onto US 87; TX 158; TX 163
44 mi
·
44 min
·
US Highway 87 North
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
22
Turn left onto West Interstate 20
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Interstate 20
23
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
24
Merge onto I 20
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 20
25
Take the exit
445 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 158
Toward I 20 Business West: Stanton
26
Continue on I 20 Bus
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North I-20 Service Road
27
Continue on I 20 Bus
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Business I-20
28
Continue on I 20 Bus
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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East Front Street
29
Turn left onto South Saint Mary Street
85 ft
·
3 sec
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South Saint Mary Street
30
Arrive at destination
South Saint Mary Street
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 56m estimated drive time, leaving Corpus Christi in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive in Stanton with daylight to spare. With a fuel cost estimated at $69, plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially since you'll be on the highway for a significant portion. The 2 recommended stops are well-spaced for stretching your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the less populated stretches of US Highway 87 North, as services can be more spread out there 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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 228.6 miles from Corpus Christi, TX, or about 3h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.1 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 101 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 228.6 miles or 3h 54m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stanton, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corpus Christi, TX
This is one driving day of about 457.3 miles and 7h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 101 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 I 37 for about 140.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
229 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 101 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 228.6 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 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.
8
141.4 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~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
$69.10 one way
$138.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
160 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $75.63 | $151.27 |
| premium | $4.54 | $81.65 | $163.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $100.97 | $201.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$69
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$94–$119
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 160 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 137.2 | 1 | $48.02 | $21.95 |
| Efficient EV | 114.3 | 1 | $40.01 | $18.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 182.9 | 2 | $64.02 | $29.27 |
Gas CO2
160 kg
EV CO2
54 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.
Destination
Stanton, TX
Late night in Stanton on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
23 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 56m 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.
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...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 126.1
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 189.2
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 77% highway, meaning you'll spend the majority of your time on high-speed roads like I 37 and I 10. The longest continuous stretch on these freeways is 140.1 miles, providing ample opportunity for sustained cruising. As you transition to US Highway 87 North, expect a change in scenery and potentially more local traffic as you move away from the interstate. You'll be making 2 planned stops along the way.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 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?
9/10
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
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 18 significant decision points across 457.3 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 Stanton, TX, road signs point toward Alamodome and Menard.
Alamodome
141.4 mi in
|
~2h 23m
Menard
257.4 mi in
|
~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 Stanton, 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 56m. Total distance: 457.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 56m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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.
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 Stanton, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Stanton, 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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