Origin
Hallsville, TX
Morning in Hallsville on Sunday
Local time
9:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hallsville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 9m
Distance
423 mi
681 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 2m
★
6 AM
8h 10m
8 AM
8h 26m
10 AM
8h 15m
12 PM
8h 14m
3 PM
8h 16m
5 PM
8h 25m
8 PM
8h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hallsville, TX
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Corpus Christi, TX
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Trip Overview
Hallsville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is 423 miles and takes about 8h 9m via Diboll Relief Route and US Highway 59, with a fuel budget near $64 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive primarily stays within Texas, beginning in the Great Plains region. It's a solid option if you're looking for a straightforward trip across the state. You'll encounter a good highway share, making it efficient for covering ground. Consider this route if you prefer a direct path with minimal detours.
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
211.5 miles from Hallsville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diboll Relief Route | 113.5 mi | 2h 4m |
| US Highway 59 | 74.7 mi | 1h 22m |
| Southwest Freeway | 34.7 mi | 40m |
| US Highway 77 South | 33.2 mi | 37m |
| South US Highway 59 | 19.4 mi | 22m |
| US Route 259 | 19.3 mi | 21m |
| Farm to Market Road 136 | 17.7 mi | 23m |
| US 59 | 17 mi | 19m |
Longest stretch:
Diboll Relief Route
— 113.5 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hallsville, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on FM 450
2.1 mi
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3 min
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South Central Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 20
3
Merge onto I 20
7.2 mi
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7 min
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I 20
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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23 sec
Toward US 259 North, TX 149 South: Longview, Carthage
5
Turn left onto TX 149
0.9 mi
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1 min
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South Eastman Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
At end of road, turn left onto TX 322; TX 149
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Estes Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn right onto TX 322
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Gardiner Mitchell Parkway
8
Continue on TX 322
15 mi
·
16 min
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TX 322
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on TX 322
0.5 mi
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53 sec
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TX 322
10
Turn left onto US 259
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Kilgore Drive
11
Continue on US 79; US 259
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Highway 79
12
Turn left onto US 259
16 mi
·
18 min
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US Route 259
13
Continue on US 259
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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North Railroad Avenue
14
Continue on US 259
3.0 mi
·
3 min
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US Route 259
15
Continue on US 259
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 259
16
Take the exit
224 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 59 South: Lufkin
17
Continue on this road
420 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
18
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
19
Turn left
104 ft
·
4 sec
20
Turn right onto US 59
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
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North US Highway 59
21
Continue on US 59
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Northwest Stallings Drive
22
Continue on US 59; TX 7; TX 21; Loop 224
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
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Stallings Drive
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
24
Turn straight
223 ft
·
6 sec
25
Merge onto US 59
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
26
Continue on US 59
19 mi
·
22 min
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South US Highway 59
27
Take the exit
396 ft
·
9 sec
Toward South First Street
28
Turn straight onto South Medford Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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South Medford Drive
29
Turn left onto US 59 Bus
4.1 mi
·
5 min
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South First Street
30
Continue on US 59
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 59
31
Continue on US 59
114 mi
·
2 hr 4 min
·
Diboll Relief Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on I 69; US 59
35 mi
·
40 min
·
Southwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 94
Toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
34
Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
35
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
36
Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
37
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
38
Merge onto US 59
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
US 59
39
Keep slight left at fork onto US 59
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 59
40
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
2 min
41
Continue on US 59
75 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
US Highway 59
42
Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 91
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 91
43
Merge onto US 77
33 mi
·
37 min
·
US Highway 77 South
44
Turn straight onto US 77
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Alamo Street
45
Turn left onto FM 774
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Empresario Street
46
Turn right onto FM 2678
9.6 mi
·
9 min
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FM 2678
Use the right lane.
47
Continue on FM 136
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Farm to Market Road 136
48
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
49
Merge onto TX 35
12 mi
·
13 min
·
TX 35
50
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
51
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
52
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
53
Merge onto I 37
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 37
54
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
55
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
444 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
56
Continue on I 37
483 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 37
57
Arrive at destination
I 37
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour drive time, it's best to start early to maximize daylight. While you could technically do this in one day, splitting it over two recommended days allows for a more relaxed pace and the chance to explore any unexpected points of interest. Plan for at least two stops along the way for fuel and rest. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 113.5 miles on the Diboll Relief Route, as services can be spaced 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 211.5 miles from Hallsville, TX, or about 4h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.5 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 93 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 211.5 miles or 4h 2m 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 211.5 miles or 4h 2m
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 6h 56m
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 Hallsville, 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 Hallsville, TX
Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Corpus Christi, TX
Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Hallsville, 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 Diboll Relief Route for about 113.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
212 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 Houston, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
212 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Houston, TX after about 212 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 211.5 miles from Hallsville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Diboll Relief Route if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 212 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
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 265 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 381.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward US 259 North, TX 149 South: Longview, Carthage
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 259 North, TX 149 South: Longview, Ca...
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
TX 149 / South Eastman Road
Turn left onto TX 149 / South Eastman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
10.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
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TX 322; TX 149 / Estes Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto TX 322; TX 149 / Estes Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
249.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 45m in
Take the exit toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 94
Toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartle...
6
381.5 mi into trip
|
~7h 19m in
|
FM 2678
Turn right onto FM 2678
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.92 one way
$127.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
148 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $69.96 | $139.92 |
| premium | $4.54 | $75.52 | $151.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $93.39 | $186.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$194–$304
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 148 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 126.9 | 1 | $44.41 | $20.30 |
| Efficient EV | 105.8 | 1 | $37.01 | $16.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 169.2 | 2 | $59.22 | $27.07 |
Gas CO2
148 kg
EV CO2
49 kg (67% 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
Corpus Christi, TX
Morning in Corpus Christi on Sunday
Local time
9:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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.
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 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 9m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the journey on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 113.5 miles on the Diboll Relief Route, offering a good opportunity to make time. The route generally maintains a consistent pace, making it feel predictable and efficient. While primarily highway, the transition between roads like US Highway 59 and Southwest Freeway is smooth, allowing for a steady driving rhythm without much variation in road type.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
57 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.5 mi on Diboll Relief Route.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Diboll Relief Route and US Highway 59. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 26 significant decision points across 423 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 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles (TX 149 / South Eastman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (TX 322; TX 149 / Estes Parkway): 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.
On the drive from Hallsville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 10: Cottonwood along the way.
Spur 10: Cottonwood
249.3 mi in
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~4h 45m
About the Cities
Arriving 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 113.5 miles on Diboll Relief Route. 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 212 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 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles (TX 149 / South Eastman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (TX 322; TX 149 / Estes Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.3 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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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