How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Eidson Road, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Eidson Road, TX is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in La Salle County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Eidson Road.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Eidson Road.
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Start on the route
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 358: Padre Island
2157 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on North Padre Island Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 44: Robstown, Alice
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto South US Highway 77
2347 ft · 47 sec · South US Highway 77
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Turn left
3106 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto East Avenue J
26.2 mi · 30 min · East Avenue J
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Continue on East Main Street
159 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Front Street
34.5 mi · 39 min · East Front Street
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
56.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North
42.3 mi · 43 min · US Highway 83 North
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Continue on South 1st Street
1786 ft · 31 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Peña Street
39.4 mi · 45 min · Peña Street
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Take the exit left
134 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1810 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Loop 480
2.3 mi · 3 min · Loop 480
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1021
1210 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
64 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto El Indio Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · El Indio Highway
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Turn left onto Memo Robinson Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Memo Robinson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eidson Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Eidson Road
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Turn right onto Balcones Boulevard
101 m · 17 sec · Balcones Boulevard
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Turn right onto Zaragoza Street
1928 ft · 1 min · Zaragoza Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zaragoza Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Eidson Road.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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56.3 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Eidson Road.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Eidson Road?
The road trip is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km) and usually takes 04h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Encinal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.8 miles from Corpus Christi and 114 miles from Eidson Road.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.38 one way or $60.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Eidson Road.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Eidson Road. Straight-line distance: 197.63 mi (318.05 km).
#1 Corpus Christi
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.
| Population | 327,248 |
| Coordinates | 27.8005800, -97.3963800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eidson Road
Census designated place
| Population | 8,960 |
| Coordinates | 28.6772000, -100.4870200 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eidson Road (-100.48702, 28.6772)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $30.38 | $60.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.19 | $68.37 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.91 | $73.82 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.10 | $64.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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