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Trip from George West, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 4m
Distance
328.3 mi
528 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 51m
★
6 AM
6h 4m
8 AM
6h 30m
10 AM
6h 13m
12 PM
6h 11m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 29m
8 PM
5h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
George West, TX
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Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
George West, TX to Rhode Island, TX is 328.3 miles and takes about 6h 4m via King David Drive, West Main Street, East Main Street, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas. Given its relatively short length and reliance on surface roads, expect a more leisurely pace compared to highway driving. It's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, making it a convenient option for point-to-point travel within the state.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
164.1 miles from George West, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 64.7 mi | 1h 6m |
| Pickle Parkway | 58.5 mi | 54m |
| State Highway 31 | 35.8 mi | 38m |
| King David Drive | 31.8 mi | 39m |
| State Highway 80 North | 30.8 mi | 35m |
| State Highway 80 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| I 45 | 19.8 mi | 19m |
| Nueces Street | 10.6 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 64.7 mi, about 1h 6m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,115 veh/hr typical · worst 3,909
Quietest
2 AM
~494 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between George West, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on US 281
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Nueces Street
2
Turn right onto TX 72
32 mi
·
39 min
·
King David Drive
3
Continue on TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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West Main Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
233 ft
·
3 sec
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East Main Street
5
Continue on FM 792
8.4 mi
·
10 min
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Helena Road
6
Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi
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25 min
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State Highway 80
7
Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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South Nixon Avenue
8
Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi
·
35 min
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State Highway 80 North
9
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
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US 183
10
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
11
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
United States Highway 183
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
13
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
59 mi
·
54 min
·
Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 35 North: Waco
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 35
65 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 35
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 338
Toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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North Jack Kultgen Expressway
19
Turn right onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Waco Drive
20
Continue on US 84
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bellmead Drive
21
Continue on US 84
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East US Highway 84
22
Continue on TX 31
17 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 31
23
Continue on TX 31
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Hubbard Bypass
24
Continue on TX 31
19 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 31
25
Turn right onto TX 31
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Corsicana Bypass
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn right onto South Interstate 45
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
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South Interstate 45
27
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
28
Merge onto I 45
20 mi
·
19 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 206
Toward FM 833
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Interstate 45
31
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 833
32
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
33
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
34
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
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County Road 161
35
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. With only one stop planned, you can choose a convenient point along the way for a break or meal. The estimated fuel cost is $48, so ensure you have enough fuel before departing, especially since you'll be on surface roads for the entire 328.3 miles. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the advantage of adjusting your departure time based on your schedule. Keep an eye out for local speed limits as you pass through populated areas.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.1 miles from George West, TX, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.7 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 72 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.1 miles or 3h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 58m
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 George West, 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 George West, TX
This is one driving day of about 328.3 miles and 6h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from George West, 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 64.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 164.1 miles from George West, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.7 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.
Navarro County Northbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Flying J Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Navarro County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Circle K
0.1 mi from route
Ascent Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Bell County Northbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Bell County Southbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Walburg Travel Center & Food Court
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
2.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 122.3 and 325.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
122.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
5
122.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
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TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway
Merge onto TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
181.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Waco
8
252.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 37m in
Take the exit toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 338
Toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
7
325.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 58m 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
$49.28 one way
$98.57 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $54.53 | $109.06 |
| premium | $4.57 | $59.00 | $118.01 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $81.12 | $162.24 |
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: 114.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.5 | 1 | $34.47 | $15.76 |
| Efficient EV | 82.1 | 0 | $28.73 | $13.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.3 | 1 | $45.96 | $21.01 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% 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
George West, TX
Evening in George West on Thursday
Local time
7:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
E 6 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Evening in Rhode Island on Thursday
Local time
7:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 5 mph
0% chance
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
6h 4m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 249.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through towns and rural areas for the full 328.3 miles. The longest stretch without a significant break is not specified, but expect consistent surface road driving without the rapid acceleration and deceleration often associated with highway travel. You'll likely notice a steady pace as you move through various communities.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.7 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 122.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 328.3 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 122.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.8 miles (TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
895 ft
158 ft
Total Climb
1,031 ft
Total Descent
796 ft
Highest Point
895 ft
~193.2 mi in
Elevation Range
737 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.
On the drive from George West, TX to Rhode Island, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Waco
122.3 mi in
|
~2h 28m
About the Cities
Starting in George West, 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.
Top landmarks
- • Block Island Southeast Light — lighthouse in Rhode Island, United States
- • German corvette Hiddensee — Tarantul-class corvette in East German Navy ship, brought to US for analysis; no...
- • Barrington Civic Center Historic District — historic district in Rhode Island, United States
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 6h 4m. Total distance: 328.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.7 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 19 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 122.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.8 miles (TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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