Road Trips from Rhode Island, TX
Looking for a quick getaway from Rhode Island, TX? You've got options ranging from short, 2-hour drives to destinations with parks, like Waco Mammoth National Monument, up to longer, 7-hour excursions. Several routes offer mostly highway driving with a drive score of 9, making for efficient travel. If you're looking for variety in terrain, some picks feature mostly flat stretches, while others offer a mix. Whether you want a half-day trip or are planning a longer journey, there's a drive to fit your needs.
Total Routes
70
Shortest
3.7h
With Parks Nearby
36
Full-day getaway
10 total in this range
Lockhart, TX
3h 39m208.2 mi one way
Gorman, TX
3h 45m201.8 mi one way
Luling, TX
3h 58m222.6 mi one way
Dripping Springs, TX
3h 44m200.8 mi one way
Kirbyville, TX
3h 55m214.6 mi one way
Weekend trip
43 total in this range
La Pryor, TX
6h 25m353.9 mi one way
Lytle, TX
5h 9m280.9 mi one way
Consider Lytle, TX, for a longer journey of 5.2 hours, covering 280.9 miles. This route offers a mix of highway and surface roads with a drive score of 9. It's notable for having access to both Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Eden, TX
5h 9m262.8 mi one way
Eden, TX, is a 5.2-hour drive, covering 262.8 miles. This route is mostly highway with a drive score of 9 and provides access to Waco Mammoth National Monument, making it a good option if you want to visit a park.
San Diego, TX
6h 54m399 mi one way
This is the longest option at 6.9 hours, covering 399 miles to San Diego, TX. Mostly highway, it boasts a drive score of 9 and mostly flat terrain. It's a great choice if you want to visit both San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Waco Mammoth National Monument.
Harper, TX
5h 12m267.5 mi one way
Harper, TX, is a 5.2-hour drive, spanning 267.5 miles. This mostly highway route has a drive score of 9 and includes access to Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park and Waco Mammoth National Monument.
Long-haul ideas
17 total in this range
Sparks, TX
11h 33m688.5 mi one way
El Paso, TX
11h 54m706.1 mi one way
Weslaco, TX
8h 55m471.9 mi one way
Palm Valley, TX
8h 37m455.5 mi one way
Friona, TX
8h 57m514.3 mi one way
Browse by Mood
La Pryor, TX
6h 25m353.9 mi one way
Lytle, TX
5h 9m280.9 mi one way
Eden, TX
5h 9m262.8 mi one way
San Diego, TX
6h 54m399 mi one way
San Diego, TX
6h 54m399 mi one way
Harper, TX
5h 12m267.5 mi one way
New Braunfels, TX
4h 8m226.4 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
4h 43m257.3 mi one way
La Pryor, TX
6h 25m353.9 mi one way
Lytle, TX
5h 9m280.9 mi one way
Eden, TX
5h 9m262.8 mi one way
San Diego, TX
6h 54m399 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers mild weather for drives, especially to destinations with parks like Waco Mammoth National Monument. The mostly flat terrain on some routes makes for easier travel.
Summer
Summer heat makes shorter, direct highway drives appealing. Consider routes with parks for potential shade, though daytime temperatures can be high.
Fall
Fall is ideal for longer drives, with pleasant temperatures ideal for exploring destinations like San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Winter
Winter drives are generally comfortable across most routes. The mostly flat terrain on longer trips like Beach City, TX, can be advantageous in cooler weather.
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