Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Stinnett, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12h 35m
Distance
721.6 mi
1,161 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$110
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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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Stinnett, TX
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Trip Overview
Corpus Christi to Stinnett is 721.6 miles and takes about 12 hours 35 minutes via Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard and I-10 West, with a fuel budget near $103 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This long-haul drive primarily stays within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region. Given the duration, it's best planned as an overnight trip, breaking up the extensive mileage. You'll spend the majority of your time on the interstate before transitioning to surface roads for the final stretch.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
360.8 miles from Corpus Christi, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 37 | 140.1 mi | 2h 22m |
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | 109.9 mi | 1h 51m |
| I 10 | 98.7 mi | 1h 37m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| Frisco Avenue | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| South Fillmore Street | 34.8 mi | 36m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| North Main Street | 29.3 mi | 30m |
Traffic on I-37
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,782 veh/hr typical · worst 2,364
Quietest
2 AM
~179 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 102 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 Stinnett, TX.
Start on I 37
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on I 37
Take the exit
Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 10; I 35; US 87
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Take the exit onto US 83
Turn right onto US 83; US 377
Continue on US 83
Continue on US 83
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
Turn left onto TX 158
Turn right onto FM 2111
Turn left onto TX 153
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
Turn right onto TX 70
Continue on TX 70
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 20; US 84
Take the exit onto US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
Turn right onto Loop 46
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
Turn straight onto TX 207
Turn left onto Spur 575
Turn right onto US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto Interstate 27
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 27; US 87
Continue on I 27; US 60; US 87
Keep slight left at fork onto US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto US 87; Original US Route 66
Take the exit
Turn right onto FM 1913
Turn right onto FM 3395
At end of road, turn left onto RM 687; RM 1319
Turn right onto RM 687
Turn right onto TX 152
Continue on TX 152 Business
Turn left onto TX 136; TX 207
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 12-hour 35-minute drive time, plan to split this trip over two days to avoid fatigue. Aim to leave Corpus Christi early in the morning on day one, covering about half the distance. You'll want to identify a town with lodging options around the halfway point for an overnight stay. For your second day, start after a good rest, and continue north towards Stinnett. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially in more rural stretches, and plan your fill-ups accordingly, budgeting around $103 for gas.
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.
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 159 miles or 2h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 360.8 miles or 6h 14m 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 360.8 miles or 6h 14m
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 11h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stinnett, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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 361 miles and 6.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Stinnett, TX
Aim for roughly 361 miles and 6.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
238 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
476 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 Post, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
361 mi · about 6.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 361 miles or 6.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
A short stop after about 159 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 360.8 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 361 miles or 6.3 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.
Kerr County Westbound Rest Area
San Patricio County Southbound Rest Area
Parking Area
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Love's Travel Stop
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Flying J Travel Center
Flying J Travel Center
Picnic Area
Kerr County Eastbound Rest Area
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
San Patricio County Northbound Rest Area
Live Oak County Southbound Rest Area
Service Plaza
Scenic View
Picnic Area
Love's Travel Stop
Love's Travel Stop
Road Ranger
TA
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
QuikTrip
Service Plaza
Hale County Southbound Rest Area
Hale County Northbound Rest Area
Picnic Area
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
Pilot Travel Center
Love's Travel Stop
Picnic Area
Live Oak County Northbound Rest Area
Pilot Travel Center
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 395 decision points cluster between mile 141.4 and 647.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 87 toward US 87 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$110.48 one way
$220.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.29 | $121.93 | $243.87 |
| premium | $4.64 | $131.76 | $263.53 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $175.54 | $351.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$110
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$240–$350
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 252.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $76 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 216.5 | 2 | $75.77 | $34.64 |
| Efficient EV | 180.4 | 2 | $63.14 | $28.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 288.6 | 3 | $101.02 | $46.18 |
Gas CO2
252 kg
EV CO2
84 kg (67% 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
Late night in Corpus Christi on Saturday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 16 at 8:16PM CDT until October 18 at 10:12AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 16 at 8:13PM CDT until October 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Stinnett, TX
Late night in Stinnett on Saturday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
31°F
Clear then Widespread Frost
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 16 at 8:16PM CDT until October 18 at 10:12AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 16 at 8:13PM CDT until October 19 at 1:00AM 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
29 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
12h 35m 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.
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
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Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
National Monument
13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route involves 721.6 miles of driving, with 0% on highways, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire trip. The longest stretch without a stop is not specified, but with 3 recommended stops, you'll have opportunities to rest. You'll notice a shift from urban approaches near Corpus Christi to more rural cruising as you head north. Be prepared for frequent intersections and potential traffic signals on the non-highway segments.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
At 12h 35m, 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.
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 39 significant decision points across 721.6 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
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
Total Climb
3,965 ft
Total Descent
780 ft
Highest Point
3,641 ft
~618.5 mi in
Elevation Range
3,635 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 Stinnett, TX, road signs point toward Alamodome, Menard, Lubbock, Sh 354 West and Fm 1319 East.
Alamodome
Menard
Lubbock
Sh 354 West
Fm 1319 East
About the Cities
Starting in Corpus Christi, TX
Full guide →Founded 1839
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
- • Old Nueces County Courthouse — historic place in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas
Arriving in Stinnett, TX
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
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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