Origin
Eagle Lake, TX
Late night in Eagle Lake on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
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Current temp
77°F
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Trip from Eagle Lake, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
177.4 mi
286 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 28m
★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagle Lake, TX
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Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
This 177.9-mile journey from Eagle Lake, TX to Rhode Island, TX is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads like East Prairie Avenue, Prairie Avenue, and East Main Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $27. Given its relatively short duration and turn-heavy profile, this route offers a flexible and straightforward travel experience within the Great Plains region of Texas. It's an ideal option if you're looking for a direct and uncomplicated drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.7 miles from Eagle Lake, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 45 | 59.2 mi | 59m |
| State Highway 90 | 41.5 mi | 1h 1m |
| TX 6 | 19.2 mi | 21m |
| TX 36 | 15.5 mi | 19m |
| FM 3013 | 15.1 mi | 15m |
| East Hill Street | 15.1 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 75 North | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| South May Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 59.2 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Lake, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on North McCarty Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North McCarty Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Prairie Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Prairie Avenue
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Prairie Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Prairie Avenue
4
Turn left onto FM 3013
15 mi
·
15 min
·
FM 3013
5
At end of road, turn left onto TX 36
16 mi
·
19 min
·
TX 36
Use the sharp right lane.
6
Turn sharp right onto TX 159
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the sharp right lane.
7
Turn straight onto TX 159
15 mi
·
22 min
·
East Hill Street
8
Turn right onto TX 159
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Austin Street
9
Turn left onto US 290 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 290 Business
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on TX 6
11 mi
·
12 min
·
TX 6
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto TX 6
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
TX 6
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward TX 90, TX 105 West: Anderson, Brenham
13
Turn straight onto TX 105
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
State Highway 6
14
Turn right onto TX 90
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
15
Continue on TX 90
41 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
State Highway 90
16
Turn right onto TX 90
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East South Street
17
Turn left onto TX 75
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South May Street
18
Continue on TX 75
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 75 North
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
20
Merge onto I 45
59 mi
·
59 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward FM 833
22
Turn right onto FM 833
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 833
23
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
24
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
25
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 161
26
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
With a driving time of only 3 hours, this 177.9-mile trip from Eagle Lake to Rhode Island offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after a morning coffee, and still arrive comfortably. Since there are no significant highway stretches, plan for a steady pace and be mindful of the frequent turns characteristic of this local drive. With a fuel cost estimated at $27, consider topping off your tank before you leave Eagle Lake to ensure a smooth journey without unnecessary stops. Enjoy the straightforward nature of this Texas drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.7 miles from Eagle Lake, TX, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.2 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 39 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.7 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
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 Eagle Lake, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eagle Lake, TX
This is one driving day of about 177.4 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Eagle Lake, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 45 for about 59.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.7 miles from Eagle Lake, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 16.4 and 115.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
TX 36
At end of road, turn left onto TX 36
Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
7
31.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
TX 159 / East Main Street
Turn sharp right onto TX 159 / East Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
5
47.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 290 Business
Turn left onto US 290 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
68 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward TX 90, TX 105 West: Anderson, Brenham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 90, TX 105 West: Anderson, Brenham
5
115.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
|
I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.81 one way
$53.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $29.34 | $58.68 |
| premium | $4.54 | $31.67 | $63.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.17 | $78.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.63 | $8.52 |
| Efficient EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.52 | $7.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71 | 0 | $24.84 | $11.35 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Rhode Island, TX
Late night in Rhode Island on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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.
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
3h 40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 177.9-mile route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local streets and avenues, rather than high-speed highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch will be determined by the city blocks you traverse, so be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction. This type of driving profile suggests a pace that's more about engaging with the local road network than covering long distances at high speed.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.2 mi on I 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and State Highway 90. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.4 miles in near TX 36.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 177.4 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.4 miles (TX 36): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (TX 159 / East Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles (US 290 Business): 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.
On the drive from Eagle Lake, TX to Rhode Island, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Brenham along the way.
Brenham
68 mi in
|
~1h 25m
About the Cities
Arriving in Rhode Island, TX
Full guide →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 3h 40m. Total distance: 177.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.2 miles on I 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.4 miles (TX 36): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (TX 159 / East Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles (US 290 Business): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Rhode Island, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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