Jewett, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is 299 miles and takes about 5h 46m via United States Highway 77, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive through Texas. With only one recommended stop and a mostly highway profile, it's a practical choice for a single-day journey. You'll spend most of your time on major roads, making it an efficient way to cover the distance.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
149.5 miles from Jewett, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
United States Highway 77
67.1 mi
1h 16m
Main Street
44.1 mi
50m
TX 21
36.6 mi
40m
US Highway 77 South
34 mi
38m
South US Highway 77
24.7 mi
28m
Farm to Market Road 136
17.7 mi
23m
TX 35
12.1 mi
13m
Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
11.9 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
United States Highway 77
— 67.1 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jewett, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on US 79
44 mi·50 min·Main Street
2
Continue on US 79; TX 6
2.1 mi·2 min·North Market Street
3
Continue on US 190; TX 6
11 mi·12 min·South State Highway 6
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward TX OSR
5
Continue on South State Highway 6
0.3 mi·37 sec·South State Highway 6
6
Turn right onto TX OSR
8.0 mi·10 min·West Old San Antonio Road
7
Turn right onto TX 21
37 mi·40 min·TX 21
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
103 ft·2 sec
10
Turn left onto US 77
27 mi·30 min·United States Highway 77
11
Continue on US 77
2.7 mi·3 min·North Jefferson Street
12
Continue on US 77
25 mi·28 min·South US Highway 77
13
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi·7 min·US 77
14
Continue on US 77
0.2 mi·14 sec·United States Highway 77
15
Continue on US 77
1.3 mi·1 min·North Texana Street
16
Turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt
0.3 mi·20 sec·West 4th Street
17
Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt
0.4 mi·29 sec·Fairwinds Street
18
Turn left onto US 77
40 mi·45 min·United States Highway 77
19
Take the exit
278 ft·7 sec
20
Turn straight onto US 77
405 ft·8 sec·Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
21
Take the ramp onto US 77
0.3 mi·43 sec·US 77
22
Merge onto US 77
1.4 mi·1 min·Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
23
Continue on US 77
12 mi·13 min·Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
24
Take the exit onto US 77
0.6 mi·1 min·US 77
25
Turn left
170 ft·6 sec
26
Turn right onto US 77
34 mi·38 min·US Highway 77 South
27
Turn straight onto US 77
1.9 mi·3 min·Alamo Street
28
Turn left onto FM 774
1.5 mi·2 min·East Empresario Street
29
Turn right onto FM 2678
9.6 mi·9 min·FM 2678
Use the right lane.
30
Continue on FM 136
18 mi·23 min·Farm to Market Road 136
31
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
32
Merge onto TX 35
12 mi·13 min·TX 35
33
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
34
Turn slight right
0.3 mi·56 sec
35
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
36
Merge onto I 37
0.3 mi·29 sec·I 37
37
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft·10 sec·Interstate Highway 37
38
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
444 ft·15 sec·Interstate Highway 37
39
Continue on I 37
483 ft·9 sec·I 37
40
Arrive at destination
I 37
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 46m estimated drive time, departing Jewett, TX in the morning is ideal to ensure you arrive in Corpus Christi with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you pace your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 67.1-mile stretch on US-77, as services can be spaced out. The $43 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting, but it's always wise to have a little extra on hand.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 149.5 miles from Jewett, TX, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.1 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 66 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.5 miles or 2h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 40m
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 Jewett, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jewett, TX
This is one driving day of about 299 miles and 5h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Jewett, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on United States Highway 77 for about 67.1 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 57.4 and 257.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
57.4 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward TX OSR
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward TX OSR
3
57.9 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|TX OSR / West Old San Antonio Road
Turn right onto TX OSR / West Old San Antonio Road
Navigation decision point
5
102.6 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
256 mi into trip|~4h 53m in|FM 774 / East Empresario Street
Turn left onto FM 774 / East Empresario Street
Navigation decision point
6
257.5 mi into trip|~4h 55m in|FM 2678
Turn right onto FM 2678
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.95 one way
$81.91 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg105 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$45.74
$91.49
premium
$4.23
$49.74
$99.47
diesel
$4.80
$56.46
$112.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
89.7
1
$31.40
$14.35
Efficient EV
74.8
0
$26.16
$11.96
EV Truck/SUV
119.6
1
$41.86
$19.14
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Jewett, TX
Late night
in Jewett on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:16PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:38PM CDT until July 22 at 11:48AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Corpus Christi, TX
Late night
in Corpus Christi on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 18 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:16PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:38PM CDT until July 22 at 11:48AM 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.
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
1 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
5h 46m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 73% of the drive on major roads like United States Highway 77 and TX 21. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 67.1 miles on United States Highway 77, offering a good period of consistent cruising. The transition from highway to surface streets like Main Street will occur as you enter towns, but the bulk of your time will be spent on these faster-paced roads.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.1 mi on United States Highway 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 77 and Main Street. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 57.4 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 299 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 57.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 57.9 miles (TX OSR / West Old San Antonio Road): Navigation decision point; at 102.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
495 ft7 ft
Total Climb
238 ft
Total Descent
726 ft
Highest Point
495 ft
Elevation Range
488 ft
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 Jewett, TX to Corpus Christi, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Tx Osr along the way.
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".
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 46m. Total distance: 299 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67.1 miles on United States Highway 77. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 57.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 57.9 miles (TX OSR / West Old San Antonio Road): Navigation decision point; at 102.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 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.
