Trip from Spur, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
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Drive Time
8h 42m
Distance
492.7 mi
793 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
39 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spur, TX
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Corpus Christi, TX
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Trip Overview
This 492.7-mile journey from Spur, Texas, to Corpus Christi, Texas, is estimated to take about 8 hours and 42 minutes of driving time. Given its length, it's best tackled over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace. The route is primarily highway-focused, covering 80% of the distance on major roads like Lucian Adams Freeway and I-10. With an estimated fuel cost of $74, it's a budget-friendly trip. You'll be traversing the vast Great Plains region for both your origin and destination, so expect expansive, open landscapes throughout this Texas drive. Plan for at least two stops to break up the drive.
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
246.3 miles from Spur, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lucian Adams Freeway | 140.3 mi | 2h 23m |
| I 10 | 71.7 mi | 1h 14m |
| Grassmeyer Street | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| US 83 | 40 mi | 38m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| Ellis Street | 29.4 mi | 31m |
| South State Highway 70 | 25.2 mi | 25m |
| TX 208 | 19.9 mi | 21m |
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spur, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
Start on FM 836
Turn right onto Loop 21
Turn left onto Loop 21
Turn straight onto TX 70
Turn right onto TX 208
At end of road, turn left onto US 380
Turn sharp right onto TX 70
Continue on TX 70
Continue on TX 70
Continue on TX 70
Continue on TX 70
Continue on TX 70
Turn left onto TX 70
At end of road, turn left onto I 20 Bus; TX 70
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 70
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 70
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Northeast Georgia Avenue
Turn left onto TX 70
Continue on TX 70
Turn left onto TX 153
Turn right onto FM 2111
Turn left onto TX 158
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
Turn left onto US 83
Continue on US 83
Continue on US 83
Take the exit onto US 83
Continue on I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
Continue on West Market Street
Continue on East Market Street
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 37; US 281
Continue on I 37; US 281
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
Continue on I 37
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour, 42-minute drive, consider splitting it over two days. This allows you to break up the 492.7 miles comfortably and take advantage of the two recommended stops. Leaving early in the morning on your first day will help you cover a significant portion before needing to rest. Keep an eye on fuel, especially during the longer 140.3-mile stretch on Lucian Adams Freeway, as services might be spaced out. Your estimated fuel cost is $74, so budget accordingly for your two-day adventure.
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.
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 108 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 246.3 miles or 4h 28m 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 246.3 miles or 4h 28m
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 7h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corpus Christi, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
Open the route before leaving Spur, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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 Spur, TX
Aim for roughly 246 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Corpus Christi, TX
Aim for roughly 246 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
246 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
246 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kerrville, TX after about 246 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
A short stop after about 108 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 246.3 miles from Spur, 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 246 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Scenic View
Love's Travel Stop
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Flying J Travel Center
Kerr County Westbound Rest Area
Kerr County Eastbound Rest Area
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
San Patricio County Southbound Rest Area
San Patricio County Northbound Rest Area
Live Oak County Southbound Rest Area
Live Oak County Northbound Rest Area
Parking Area
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
QuikTrip
Picnic Area
Pilot Travel Center
Pilot Travel Center
Love's Travel Stop
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Love's Travel Stop
Bayfront Park
Near the end, right off the route
Corpus Christi, Texas
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+13618267529
Visit websiteHarbor Playhouse
Near the end, right off the route
Corpus Christi, Texas
+13618825500
Visit websiteWhataburger Field
Near the end, right off the route
Corpus Christi, Texas
Visit websiteRoosevelt Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 5 am–11 pm
+12102077275
Visit websiteCorpus Christi Museum of Science and History
Near the end, right off the route
Corpus Christi, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+13618264667
Visit websiteThe Art Museum of South Texas
Near the end, right off the route
Corpus Christi, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+13618253500
Visit websiteTexas State Aquarium
Near the end, right off the route
Corpus Christi, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+13618811200
Visit websiteTexas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center
Near the end, right off the route
Corpus Christi, Texas
Hours: 12–5 pm
+13618818827
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 84.3 and 347.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 70 toward I 20 West: Midland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
Turn left onto US 83 / South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$74.45 one way
$148.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $81.49 | $162.98 |
| premium | $4.54 | $87.97 | $175.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $108.78 | $217.56 |
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: 172.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
39 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
The RIM - Tesla Supercharger
San Antonio, TX
20 DCFC
Alamo Quarry Market - Tesla Supercharger
San Antonio, TX
12 DCFC
Leon Springs H-E-B - Tesla Supercharger
San Antonio, TX
10 DCFC
Huebner Oaks Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
San Antonio, TX
10 DCFC
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sweetwater - Tesla Supercharger
Sweetwater, TX
8 DCFC
Rowe Chevron - Tesla Supercharger
Junction, TX
8 DCFC
Boerne, TX Rechargery Relay - IH-10
Boerne, TX
8 DCFC
San Antonio TX
San Antonio, TX
8 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $52 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 147.8 | 1 | $51.73 | $23.65 |
| Efficient EV | 123.2 | 1 | $43.11 | $19.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 197.1 | 2 | $68.98 | $31.53 |
Gas CO2
172 kg
EV CO2
58 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Spur, TX
Late night in Spur on Tuesday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Destination
Corpus Christi, TX
Late night in Corpus Christi on Tuesday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:17PM CDT until April 14 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:12PM CDT until April 14 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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 42m 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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 492.7-mile trip, with 80% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter stretches like Lucian Adams Freeway, which features a considerable 140.3-mile segment without interruption. While I-10 will also be a significant part of your journey, the overall profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficiency over winding, scenic byways. This means more time spent on comfortable, high-speed driving, with fewer complex intersections or slow-downs as you move across the Texas landscape.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lucian Adams Freeway and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 84.3 miles in near TX 70.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 492.7 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 84.3 miles (TX 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 146.7 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): 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.
Between Spur, TX and Corpus Christi, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and Downtown.
Sh 70 South
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
San Angelo
Downtown
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
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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