Origin
Rockport, TX
Morning in Rockport on Sunday
Local time
11:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockport, 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
39m
Distance
31.4 mi
50 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockport, TX
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Corpus Christi, TX
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Trip Overview
This short 30-mile drive from Rockport, TX to Corpus Christi, TX takes about 32 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on Highway 35 and Highway 37, with no significant highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $5. Given its brevity, this route offers a straightforward local drive experience within the Great Plains region. It's an easy journey that doesn't require an overnight stay, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 35 Bypass | 27.1 mi | 30m |
| East Market Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| I 37 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Interstate Highway 37 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 35 Bypass
— 27.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockport, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on Loop 70
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Market Street
2
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
3
Merge onto TX 35
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 35 Bypass
4
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 35
20 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 35 Bypass
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
6
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 37
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 37
9
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
10
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
444 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
11
Continue on I 37
483 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 37
12
Arrive at destination
I 37
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 30.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
TX 35 / State Highway 35 Bypass
Merge onto TX 35 / State Highway 35 Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
TX 35 / State Highway 35 Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 35 / State Highway 35 Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
29.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
30.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
I 37
Merge onto I 37
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.49 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.61 | $11.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
11:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 30-mile journey. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets and local roads for the entire trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests a route with frequent turns and intersections rather than long, straightaways. This type of driving means you'll be paying close attention to navigation and traffic signals throughout the 32-minute drive.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.1 mi on State Highway 35 Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 35 Bypass and East Market Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (TX 35 / State Highway 35 Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.2 miles (TX 35 / State Highway 35 Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Rockport, TX
Full guide →Rockport is a small city in the South Barrier Coast region of Texas, about 45 minutes north up the Gulf of Mexico coast from Corpus Christi. It's right between Copano Bay to the west, on the coast of Aransas Bay. Aransas Bay is around 4 miles wide at this point, with the Gulf of Mexico beyond.
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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.1 miles on State Highway 35 Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (TX 35 / State Highway 35 Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.2 miles (TX 35 / State Highway 35 Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Corpus Christi, TX before heading back.
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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