If you are looking to travel from Fairview to Rhode Island, Texas, prepare for a 133.2-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 12 minutes. Because this trip is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You should budget approximately $20 for fuel to cover the distance. Both your starting point and destination are nestled within the Great Plains, ensuring a consistent regional landscape throughout your time on the road. This route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, so plan for a steady pace rather than a high-speed commute.
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
65.2 miles from Fairview, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 287
50.7 mi
56m
I 45
40.9 mi
40m
Jacksboro Highway
13.2 mi
16m
US 287 Bus
8.4 mi
10m
Boyd Rot Road 730 North
6.6 mi
12m
Lake Worth Boulevard
2 mi
3m
Farm-to-Market Road 730
1.8 mi
3m
FM 833
1.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 287
— 50.7 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
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Start on County Road 4765
49 ft·3 sec·County Road 4765
2
Turn right onto FM 730
1.8 mi·3 min·Farm-to-Market Road 730
3
Continue on FM 730
6.6 mi·12 min·Boyd Rot Road 730 North
4
Turn left onto Northwest Parkway
442 ft·8 sec·Northwest Parkway
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward TX 199 East
6
Merge onto TX 199
8.7 mi·9 min·Jacksboro Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on TX 199
0.7 mi·1 min·Lake Worth Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on TX 199
0.8 mi·1 min·Lake Worth Boulevard
9
Continue on TX 199
0.5 mi·52 sec·Lake Worth Boulevard
10
Continue on TX 199
4.5 mi·7 min·Jacksboro Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on TX 199
0.5 mi·1 min·North Henderson Street
12
Enter roundabout onto TX 199
113 ft·1 sec·North Henderson Street
13
Continue on TX 199
0.7 mi·1 min·North Henderson Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto West 5th Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West 5th Street
15
Take the ramp onto US 287 Bus
8.4 mi·10 min·US 287 Bus
Toward I 35W North, I 30 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 34AToward I 20 East, US 287 South: Waxahachie, DallasUse the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 20; US 287
0.8 mi·53 sec·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
51 mi·56 min·US 287
Exit 444Toward US 287 South: Little Road, WaxahachieUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 45 South: Corsicana
20
Merge onto I 45; US 287
41 mi·40 min·I 45; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 206Toward FM 833Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft·10 sec·North Interstate 45
23
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi·3 min·FM 833
24
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft·1 sec·North State Highway 75
25
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi·1 min·East FM 833
26
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft·0 sec·County Road 161
27
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
Since there are no scheduled stops on this 2-hour and 12-minute route, you have significant flexibility to depart whenever it suits your schedule. Given the local nature of the roads, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before you leave to ensure you don't need to hunt for stations along the way. Because the entire 133.2-mile trip is manageable in one go, you can easily complete it in a single morning or afternoon. My best tip for this specific journey is to stay alert for the frequent turns required by the local road layout, as the lack of highway segments means you will be making more maneuvers than usual.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.2 miles from Fairview, TX, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.7 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 29 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.2 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
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 Fairview, 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 Fairview, TX
This is one driving day of about 130.3 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Fairview, 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 US 287 for about 50.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 127.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.6 mi into trip|~15m in|TX 199 / Jacksboro Highway
Merge onto TX 199 / Jacksboro Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
25.7 mi into trip|~40m in|US 287 Bus
Take the ramp onto US 287 Bus toward I 35W North, I 30 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W North, I 30 East
8
34.1 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East, US 287 South: Waxahachie, Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 34A
Toward I 20 East, US 287 South: Waxahachie, Dal...
9
35.6 mi into trip|~53m in|US 287
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 444
Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
7
127.8 mi into trip|~2h 32m 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
$19.69 one way
$39.38 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$21.55
$43.10
premium
$4.54
$23.26
$46.53
diesel
$5.61
$28.77
$57.54
Estimated Tolls: $0.01
Northwest Parkway
(0.1 mi)$0.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.1
0
$13.68
$6.25
Efficient EV
32.6
0
$11.40
$5.21
EV Truck/SUV
52.1
0
$18.24
$8.34
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Fairview, TX
Morning
in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
9:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Morning
in Rhode Island on Sunday
Local time
9:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Mansfield, TX
65 mi in
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
13 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 37m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Since this route features zero highway miles, you will spend the entire 133.2 miles navigating through local infrastructure. Your path primarily utilizes Farm-to-Market Road 730, Boyd Rot Road 730 North, and Northwest Parkway. Unlike the monotonous nature of an interstate, this drive keeps you engaged with constant adjustments and turns. It lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, making it a more technical and hands-on experience than a standard highway cruise.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.7 mi on US 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 287 and I 45. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near TX 199 / Jacksboro Highway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 130.3 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 8.6 miles (TX 199 / Jacksboro Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles (US 287 Bus): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.1 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.
Between Fairview, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Dallas and Waxahachie.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 130.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.7 miles on US 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.01 in tolls one way, starting with Northwest Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (TX 199 / Jacksboro Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles (US 287 Bus): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.1 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.
