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Trip from Eagle Mountain, TX to Rhode Island, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

124.8 mi

201 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 11m ★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Eagle Mountain, TX, TX

Eagle Mountain, TX

Sebastián Kvašňák

Downtown Rhode Island, TX, TX

Rhode Island, TX

Beth Fitzpatrick

Trip Overview

This straightforward 124.8-mile journey from Eagle Mountain to Rhode Island, Texas, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Julius Schepps Freeway, SH 183 TEXpress, and I 820 TEXpress, this drive is over 90% highway, offering a consistent pace. With an estimated fuel cost of $19, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Great Plains region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays here; it's a perfect candidate for a day trip or an easy leg of a longer adventure.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

62.4 miles from Eagle Mountain, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Julius Schepps Freeway 79.4 mi 1h 21m
SH 183 TEXpress 15 mi 14m
I 820 TEXpress 6.9 mi 6m
SH 121/183 TEXpress 4.4 mi 4m
North Stemmons Freeway 4 mi 5m
North Saginaw Boulevard 2.7 mi 4m
West Bailey Boswell Road 2.6 mi 4m
Boat Club Road 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Julius Schepps Freeway — 79.4 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Mountain, TX and Rhode Island, TX.

1

Start on Timber Oaks Drive

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Timber Oaks Drive
2

Turn left onto Cape Royale Drive

205 ft · 11 sec · Cape Royale Drive
3

Turn right onto FM 1220

1.6 mi · 2 min · Boat Club Road
4

Turn left onto West Bailey Boswell Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · West Bailey Boswell Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto West Bailey Boswell Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Bailey Boswell Road
6

Turn right onto US 287 Bus

2.7 mi · 4 min · North Saginaw Boulevard
7

Turn left onto East Industrial Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Industrial Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn right onto FM 156

0.4 mi · 48 sec · South Blue Mound Road
9

Turn left onto Northeast Loop 820

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Northeast Loop 820
Use the left lane.
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 820 East
11

Merge onto I 820

1.0 mi · 1 min · Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 820

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

12 mi · 11 min · SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress

3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress
17

Merge onto TX 183

0.8 mi · 50 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
18

Merge onto I 35E

3.9 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec
Exit 429B Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

0.1 mi · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
21

Turn left onto Continental Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
22

Turn left onto McKinney Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · McKinney Avenue
23

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 75 North
24

Merge onto Spur 366

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 45 South: Houston Use the slight right lane.
26

Merge onto I 45

3.1 mi · 3 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Keep slight left at fork onto I 45

76 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 206 Toward FM 833 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Turn left onto North Interstate 45

307 ft · 10 sec · North Interstate 45
30

Turn left onto FM 833

1.3 mi · 3 min · FM 833
31

At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833

52 ft · 1 sec · North State Highway 75
32

Turn left onto FM 833

0.9 mi · 1 min · East FM 833
33

Turn right onto County Road 161

10 ft · 0 sec · County Road 161
34

Arrive at destination

County Road 161

Trip Plan

Given this route's 2 hour and 20 minute duration, it's best tackled as a single-day trip. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially on the TEXpress sections. With no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks around the 124.8-mile distance, perhaps around the halfway mark. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $19 estimated cost is based on the full journey, and it’s always wise to refuel before hitting that longest 79.4-mile stretch on Julius Schepps Freeway.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62.4 miles from Eagle Mountain, TX, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.4 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 27 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 62.4 miles or 1h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 55m

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 Mountain, 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 Mountain, TX

This is one driving day of about 124.8 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Eagle Mountain, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Julius Schepps Freeway for about 79.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Dallas, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dallas, TX

62 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.

Popular next leg

Dallas, TX to Rhode Island, TX

83.4 mi · 1h 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Euless, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ferris, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.4 miles from Eagle Mountain, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Julius Schepps Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.4 miles.

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.

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hurst, Texas

Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm

+18178184359

Visit website

Fort Worth Herd

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 11:30 am–4 pm

+18173364373

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 29

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 122.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | West Bailey Boswell Road

Turn left onto West Bailey Boswell Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
7
9.9 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 820 TEXpress

Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas E...
8
40.8 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 429B Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
7
42.3 mi into trip | ~52m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 South: Houston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 45 South: Houston
7
122.2 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Take the exit toward FM 833

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 206 Toward FM 833

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.86 one way

$37.72 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $20.64 $41.28
premium $4.54 $22.28 $44.56
diesel $5.61 $27.55 $55.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.4 0 $13.10 $5.99
Efficient EV 31.2 0 $10.92 $4.99
EV Truck/SUV 49.9 0 $17.47 $7.99

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Eagle Mountain, TX

Morning in Eagle Mountain on Tuesday

Local time

6:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rhode Island, TX

Morning in Rhode Island on Tuesday

Local time

6:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

15 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

2h 20m 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 highway-focused drive for most of this 124.8-mile route, with 91% of it being on major roadways like the Julius Schepps Freeway and I 820 TEXpress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a solid 79.4 miles on the Julius Schepps Freeway, meaning you can settle in for a substantial period without many turns. This profile suggests a consistent driving experience, ideal for covering ground efficiently rather than seeking varied landscapes.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.4 mi on Julius Schepps Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Julius Schepps Freeway and SH 183 TEXpress. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near West Bailey Boswell Road.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 29 significant decision points across 124.8 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 1.7 miles (West Bailey Boswell Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (I 820 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Mountain, TX to Rhode Island, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Commerce Street West along the way.

Commerce Street West

40.8 mi in | ~49m

About the Cities

Starting in Eagle Mountain, TX

Full guide →

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 2h 20m. Total distance: 124.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 79.4 miles on Julius Schepps Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (West Bailey Boswell Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (I 820 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rhode Island, TX before heading back.

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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