Floydada, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is 543.2 miles and takes about 9h 49m via Lucian Adams Freeway and US Highway 84, with a fuel budget near $79 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though an overnight stop is recommended. This is a long-haul drive that begins in the Great Plains and ends in the Great Plains, entirely within Texas. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it a straightforward trip for those looking to cover ground efficiently. Consider breaking this drive into two days for 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
271.6 miles from Floydada, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 9m into the drive
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Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 22 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,281 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,827
Quietest
2 AM
~200 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Floydada, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
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Start on Pumpkin Capital Lane
0.2 mi·51 sec·Pumpkin Capital Lane
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Turn left onto US 70
0.4 mi·34 sec·South 2nd Street
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Continue on US 62; TX 207
21 mi·27 min·South Ralls Highway
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Turn slight left onto TX 207
35 mi·52 min·Avenue E
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Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi·2 min·North Avenue F
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At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US Highway 84
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi·6 min·US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
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Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 244Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
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Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Southwest Georgia Avenue
10
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
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Continue on TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
12
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi·33 min·State Highway 153
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Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi·13 min·FM 2111
14
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi·7 min·TX 158
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft·18 sec·Hutchings Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi·18 min·South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 83
42 mi·44 min·Grassmeyer Street
18
Continue on US 83
29 mi·31 min·Ellis Street
19
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi·38 min·US 83
Toward I 10 East: San AntonioUse the left lane.
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Continue on I 10
54 mi·54 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi·19 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi·2 min·McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 569CToward Santa Rosa Street, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
24
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi·16 sec·North Pecos-La Trinidad
25
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi·1 min·North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi·42 sec·West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi·40 sec·East Market Street
29
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
0.2 mi·21 sec·Tower of the Americas Way
Use the right lane.
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
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Merge onto I 37; US 281
1.4 mi·1 min·William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on I 37; US 281
140 mi·2 hr 23 min·Lucian Adams Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft·10 sec·Interstate Highway 37
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37
444 ft·15 sec·Interstate Highway 37
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Continue on I 37
483 ft·9 sec·I 37
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Arrive at destination
I 37
Trip Plan
Given the 9h 49m estimated drive time, this is best treated as an overnight trip, even though it's possible to complete in one day. Leaving early in the morning from Floydada will allow you to reach your halfway point at a reasonable hour. Plan for at least two stops to break up the 543.2 miles, especially since the longest stretch between services could be considerable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as highway services can be spread out in some sections.
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 271.6 miles from Floydada, TX, or about 5h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.3 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 120 miles or 2h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 271.6 miles or 5h 9m 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 271.6 miles or 5h 9m
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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corpus Christi, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Floydada, 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 Floydada, TX
Aim for roughly 272 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Corpus Christi, TX
Aim for roughly 272 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 120 miles from Floydada, 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 Lucian Adams Freeway for about 140.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 131.2 and 398.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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131.2 mi into trip|~2h 37m in|US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
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137.6 mi into trip|~2h 43m in
Take the exit toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater,...
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197.2 mi into trip|~3h 49m in|US 83 / South 7th Street
Turn left onto US 83 / South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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285 mi into trip|~5h 23m in|US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
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398.3 mi into trip|~7h 18m in
Take the exit toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
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 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$74.40 one way
$148.80 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg190 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$83.11
$166.21
premium
$4.23
$90.36
$180.71
diesel
$4.80
$102.57
$205.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$204–$314
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 190.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $57 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
163
2
$57.04
$26.07
Efficient EV
135.8
1
$47.53
$21.73
EV Truck/SUV
217.3
2
$76.05
$34.76
Gas CO2
190 kg
EV CO2
64 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.
Forecast as of Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Floydada, TX
Late night
in Floydada on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 4:33PM CDT until July 16 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:29PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Destination
Corpus Christi, TX
Late night
in Corpus Christi on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 18 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 4:33PM CDT until July 16 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:29PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth 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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9h 49m 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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 412.1
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 355.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 73% of the drive on major roads like Lucian Adams Freeway and US Highway 84. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 140.3 miles on Lucian Adams Freeway, indicating significant periods of rural cruising without frequent exits. The transition from highway to surface roads will occur periodically throughout the 9h 49m duration. Expect to see plenty of open Texas landscape.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 140.3 mi on Lucian Adams Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lucian Adams Freeway and US Highway 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 131.2 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 543.2 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 131.2 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.2 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,184 ft7 ft
Total Climb
681 ft
Total Descent
3,858 ft
Highest Point
3,184 ft
Elevation Range
3,177 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Floydada, TX and Corpus Christi, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and Downtown.
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".
The longest stretch is about 140.3 miles on Lucian Adams Freeway. 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 272 miles on day one.
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 Corpus Christi, 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 131.2 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.2 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): 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 19.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Corpus Christi, TX before the return drive.
