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Trip from Bishop, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h
Distance
355.4 mi
572 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
15 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 50m
★
6 AM
7h 1m
8 AM
7h 23m
10 AM
7h 9m
12 PM
7h 7m
3 PM
7h 10m
5 PM
7h 22m
8 PM
6h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bishop, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
Bishop, TX to Rhode Island, TX is 355.4 miles and takes about 7h via United States Highway 77, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region, mostly on highways. Expect a straightforward drive that's easy to complete in a single day. The total distance is manageable, making it a good option if you're looking for a direct trip across Texas.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
177.7 miles from Bishop, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Highway 77 | 57.9 mi | 1h 5m |
| US 79 | 51.1 mi | 58m |
| US 77 | 44.9 mi | 53m |
| North Navarro Street | 40.1 mi | 45m |
| State Highway 21 | 36.6 mi | 40m |
| I 45 | 27 mi | 26m |
| North US Highway 77 | 17.3 mi | 19m |
| US 59 | 13.2 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
United States Highway 77
— 57.9 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bishop, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on US 77 Business
1.9 mi
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2 min
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US 77 Business
2
Continue on County Road 10
1.0 mi
·
4 min
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County Road 10
3
Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 79
4
Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
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County Road 18
5
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
7
Merge onto US 77
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Driscoll Bypass
8
Continue on US 77
13 mi
·
14 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
9
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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I 37; US 77; I 69E
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
11
Continue on I 37; US 77; I 69E
463 ft
·
5 sec
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I 37; US 77; I 69E
12
Take the exit onto US 77
38 mi
·
44 min
·
US 77
Toward Sinton, Victoria
13
Turn slight right onto US 77
33 mi
·
37 min
·
United States Highway 77
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 77
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 77 South
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Use the left lane.
16
Merge onto US 59; US 77
13 mi
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14 min
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US 59; US 77
17
Take the exit onto US 77
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 77
18
Turn left onto US 77
40 mi
·
45 min
·
North Navarro Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
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Fairwinds Street
20
Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 4th Street
21
Turn left onto US 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Texana Street
22
Continue on US 77
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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United States Highway 77
23
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 77
24
Continue on US 77; FM 532
25 mi
·
28 min
·
United States Highway 77
25
Continue on US 77
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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South Jefferson Street
26
Continue on US 77
17 mi
·
19 min
·
North US Highway 77
27
Continue on US 77
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
South Main Street
28
Take the exit
186 ft
·
5 sec
29
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
this road
30
Merge onto TX 21
37 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 21
31
Turn left onto TX OSR
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
West Old San Antonio Road
32
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
33
Merge onto US 190; TX 6
11 mi
·
12 min
·
South State Highway 6
34
Continue on US 190; TX 6
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Market Street
35
Continue on US 79; TX 6
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
North State Highway 6
36
Keep slight left at fork onto US 79
51 mi
·
58 min
·
US 79
37
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
38
Merge onto I 45
27 mi
·
26 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward FM 833
40
Turn right onto FM 833
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 833
41
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
42
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
43
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 161
44
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour duration, leaving in the morning is your best bet to complete this trip within daylight hours. With only 2 planned stops, you can manage your breaks efficiently. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $56, and it's always wise to fuel up before hitting longer stretches like the 57.9 miles on US 77. Since this is a single-day drive, you have flexibility with your departure time and stop duration.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 177.7 miles from Bishop, TX, or about 3h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 78 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 177.7 miles or 3h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rhode Island, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bishop, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bishop, TX
This is one driving day of about 355.4 miles and 7h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from Bishop, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on United States Highway 77 for about 57.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
178 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 177.7 miles from Bishop, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Love's Travel Stop
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Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
TA Express
0.2 mi from route
290 Travel Plaza
1 mi from route
San Patricio County Northbound Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Izzy Bounce`
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~10 min detour
First break
3.9 mi from route
~10 min detour
Corpus Christi, Texas
Hours: 2–7 pm
+13615044050
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 275 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 325.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 77
Take the exit onto US 77 toward Sinton, Victoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Sinton, Victoria
6
98.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
112.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
|
US 77 / North Navarro Street
Turn left onto US 77 / North Navarro Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
325.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 28m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.68 one way
$97.36 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
124 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $54.37 | $108.75 |
| premium | $4.23 | $59.12 | $118.23 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $67.11 | $134.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Robstown, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Robstown, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Fairfield, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Fairfield, TX
Tesla
15 DCFC
Refugio, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Refugio, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Giddings, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Giddings, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Caldwell, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Caldwell, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Victoria, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Victoria, TX
Tesla
6 DCFC
Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield, TX)
Fairfield, TX
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Refugio Travel Center
Refugio, TX
GRAVITI_ENERGY
4 DCFC
Tesla: 6
EV Connect: 2
eVgo Network: 2
GRAVITI_ENERGY: 1
Blink Network: 1
RED_E: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106.6 | 1 | $37.32 | $17.06 |
| Efficient EV | 88.9 | 1 | $31.10 | $14.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142.2 | 1 | $49.76 | $22.75 |
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
42 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
Bishop, TX
Late night in Bishop on Monday
Local time
12:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 8 to 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 10:14PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 9:07PM CDT until July 20 at 7:28PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Late night in Rhode Island on Monday
Local time
12:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Clear
SSW 5 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 10:14PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 9:07PM CDT until July 20 at 7:28PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
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.
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
1 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
7h on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 79% of your drive on highways, with the longest continuous stretch covering 57.9 miles on United States Highway 77. This means you'll experience mostly highway cruising for a significant portion of the trip. Expect to transition from highway to surface roads as you approach your destination, indicated by a decrease in highway share later in the route.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.9 mi on United States Highway 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 77 and US 79. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in.
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 27 significant decision points across 355.4 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 7.1 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 26.4 miles (US 77): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
451 ft
17 ft
Total Climb
618 ft
Total Descent
287 ft
Highest Point
451 ft
~203.1 mi in
Elevation Range
434 ft
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 Bishop, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Sinton and Victoria.
Sinton
26.4 mi in
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~45m
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via US 77
Victoria
26.4 mi in
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~45m
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via US 77
About the Cities
Starting in Bishop, TX
Full guide →Arriving in Rhode Island, TX
Full guide →“The Ocean State” · Founded 1790
Rhode Island (RI) is the smallest state of the United States of America, tucked between Massachusetts and Connecticut in New England. Nonetheless, it has over 400 mi (640 km) of coastline, courtesy of Narragansett Bay and islands such as Aquidneck Island, home to Newport, the "City by the Sea". While Rhode Island contains the name "island" in its name, most of its area is not on an island.
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 7h. Total distance: 355.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.9 miles on United States Highway 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Rhode Island, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 26.4 miles (US 77): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 14.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Rhode Island, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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