Origin
Spearman, TX
Night in Spearman on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spearman, 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
13h 11m
Distance
756.4 mi
1,217 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$114
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
13h 0m
★
6 AM
13h 12m
8 AM
13h 35m
10 AM
13h 20m
12 PM
13h 18m
3 PM
13h 21m
5 PM
13h 34m
8 PM
13h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spearman, TX
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Corpus Christi, TX
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Trip Overview
This 756.4-mile journey from Spearman, TX to Corpus Christi, TX will take approximately 13 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. Given its length, this route is best tackled over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace and time to rest. You'll primarily travel on Lucian Adams Freeway and Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, with US Highway 84 also playing a role. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $116, and you'll encounter about 3 recommended stops along the way. This drive traverses the Great Plains region for both its start and end points, offering a consistent landscape throughout.
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
378.2 miles from Spearman, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 35m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lucian Adams Freeway | 140.3 mi | 2h 23m |
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | 103.7 mi | 1h 43m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 10 | 71.7 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 287 | 51.8 mi | 56m |
| Grassmeyer Street | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| US 83 | 40 mi | 38m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
Longest stretch:
Lucian Adams Freeway
— 140.3 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spearman, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on FM 759; FM 760
154 ft
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3 sec
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Northwest Court
2
Turn slight right onto FM 759; FM 760
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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West Kenneth Avenue
3
Turn left onto TX 207
14 mi
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14 min
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TX 207
4
Turn right onto FM 281
28 mi
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30 min
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FM 281
5
Turn left onto FM 119
13 mi
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13 min
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FM 119
6
Turn left onto US 287
50 mi
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51 min
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US 287
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
1.9 mi
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4 min
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US 287
Toward US 287 South: Taylor Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Turn slight left onto US 287
14 mi
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15 min
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Canyon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 27
104 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
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Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 536B
Toward Loop 289
11
Turn straight onto North Interstate 27
0.5 mi
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1 min
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North Interstate 27
12
Turn left onto North Loop 289
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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North Loop 289
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
14
Merge onto Loop 289
7.5 mi
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8 min
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Loop 289
15
Take the exit
421 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
16
Keep slight right at fork
233 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
17
Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Southeast Loop 289
18
Turn right onto Spur 331
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Southeast Drive
19
Merge onto US 84
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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Slaton Road
20
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
21
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
22
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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20 min
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East Highway 84
23
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
24
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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East 15th Street
25
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Ralls Road
26
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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North Avenue F
27
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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US Highway 84
28
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
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6 min
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US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
29
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
30
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Southwest Georgia Avenue
31
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Lamar Street
32
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
33
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
34
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
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13 min
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FM 2111
35
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
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7 min
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TX 158
36
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
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18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
37
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi
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18 min
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South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
38
Continue on US 83
42 mi
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44 min
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Grassmeyer Street
39
Continue on US 83
29 mi
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31 min
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Ellis Street
40
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi
·
38 min
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US 83
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Use the left lane.
41
Continue on I 10
54 mi
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54 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi
·
19 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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McDermott Freeway
44
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
45
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
46
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
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1 min
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
47
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
48
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi
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42 sec
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West Market Street
49
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi
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40 sec
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East Market Street
50
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Tower of the Americas Way
Use the right lane.
51
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
52
Merge onto I 37; US 281
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
William J Bordelon Freeway
53
Continue on I 37; US 281
140 mi
·
2 hr 23 min
·
Lucian Adams Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
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Interstate Highway 37
55
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
444 ft
·
15 sec
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Interstate Highway 37
56
Continue on I 37
483 ft
·
9 sec
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I 37
57
Arrive at destination
I 37
Trip Plan
For this 13-hour drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Consider departing early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight driving. Plan your stops strategically, perhaps every 3-4 hours, to stretch your legs and refuel. Given the longest stretch of 140.3 miles on Lucian Adams Freeway, ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment. The total duration suggests an overnight stay is necessary; research lodging options in a town roughly halfway through your journey to break up the drive effectively.
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 378.2 miles from Spearman, TX, or about 6h 35m 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 166 miles or 2h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 378.2 miles or 6h 35m 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 378.2 miles or 6h 35m
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 12h 10m
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 Spearman, 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 Spearman, TX
Aim for roughly 378 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Corpus Christi, TX
Aim for roughly 378 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 166 miles from Spearman, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 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.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
250 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
499 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 Kerrville, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
378 mi · about 6.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 378 miles or 6.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 166 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 378.2 miles from Spearman, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Lucian Adams Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 378 miles or 6.6 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 335 decision points cluster between mile 106 and 611.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
106 mi into trip
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~1h 50m in
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US 287
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 toward US 287 South: Taylor Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 287 South: Taylor Street
6
234.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
6
344.4 mi into trip
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~5h 59m in
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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
8
498.2 mi into trip
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~8h 46m in
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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
8
611.5 mi into trip
|
~10h 40m 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
$114.29 one way
$228.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
265 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $125.10 | $250.21 |
| premium | $4.54 | $135.05 | $270.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $167.00 | $334.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$114
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$244–$354
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 264.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $79 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 226.9 | 2 | $79.42 | $36.31 |
| Efficient EV | 189.1 | 2 | $66.18 | $30.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 302.6 | 3 | $105.90 | $48.41 |
Gas CO2
265 kg
EV CO2
88 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.
Destination
Corpus Christi, TX
Night in Corpus Christi on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
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
20 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
13h 11m 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
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 626
View on nps.gov
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.
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 78.3
View on nps.gov
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 2...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 78.3
View on nps.gov
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...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
Free
near mile 573.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a long-distance drive with 72% of the route on highways, indicating a good amount of faster-paced travel. The most substantial uninterrupted stretch spans 140.3 miles on Lucian Adams Freeway, so be prepared for extended periods of driving without frequent exits. While the data doesn't specify dramatic shifts, the transition from primarily highway driving to potentially more varied road conditions as you approach your destination is typical for such a long haul. You'll likely experience a mix of open road and more developed areas as you cover the distance.
72% 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: 140.3 mi on Lucian Adams Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lucian Adams Freeway and Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 106 miles in near US 287.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 33 significant decision points across 756.4 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 106 miles (US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 234.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 344.4 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Spearman, TX and Corpus Christi, TX, road signs point toward Loop 289, Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and Downtown.
Loop 289
225.5 mi in
|
~3h 54m
Sh 70 South
350.9 mi in
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~6h 5m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
350.9 mi in
|
~6h 5m
San Angelo
350.9 mi in
|
~6h 5m
Downtown
611.5 mi in
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~10h 40m
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 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 378 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 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 106 miles (US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 234.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 344.4 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 13.2 hours each way, a round trip means 26.4 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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