Origin
Hearne, TX
Morning in Hearne on Tuesday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hearne, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
82.4 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hearne, TX
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Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Texas Great Plains, the 82.6-mile trip from Hearne to Rhode Island is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 23 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of local routes, including Highway 6, FM 833, and Highway 75, rather than sticking to major interstates. Budgeting around $13 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel costs for this distance. Since you will remain within the same region, you can anticipate a consistent landscape throughout the journey. It is a practical, no-fuss route for travelers looking to move between these two points efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.2 miles from Hearne, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 79 | 51.1 mi | 58m |
| I 45 | 27 mi | 26m |
| South Market Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| FM 833 | 1 mi | 2m |
| East FM 833 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North State Highway 6 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North State Highway 75 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 161 | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 79
— 51.1 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hearne, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on US 79; TX 6
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Market Street
2
Continue on US 79; TX 6
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
North State Highway 6
3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 79
51 mi
·
58 min
·
US 79
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 45
27 mi
·
26 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward FM 833
7
Turn right onto FM 833
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 833
8
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
9
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
10
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 161
11
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, try to time your departure for daylight hours to ensure you can clearly navigate the transitions between Highway 6, FM 833, and Highway 75. You likely won't need dedicated rest stops during the 1-hour and 23-minute duration, but keeping your fuel tank topped off before leaving Hearne is a smart way to avoid searching for stations on smaller backroads. Keep a close eye on your GPS or map, as the lack of major highway signage means you will be relying on local road markers for the duration of the 82.6-mile trek.
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 41.2 miles from Hearne, TX, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.1 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 18 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.2 miles or 47m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rhode Island, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hearne, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hearne, TX
This is one driving day of about 82.4 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Hearne, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 79 for about 51.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.2 miles from Hearne, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 80.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 79
Keep slight left at fork onto US 79
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
80.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward FM 833
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward FM 833
4
80.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
FM 833
Turn right onto FM 833
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.45 one way
$24.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
| premium | $4.54 | $14.71 | $29.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.54 | $5.27 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Morning in Rhode Island on Tuesday
Local time
7:04 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
14 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
1h 32m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a passive highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 82.6 miles navigating smaller roads that offer a more intimate look at the local terrain. The transition between Highway 6, FM 833, and Highway 75 means the road character shifts frequently, requiring you to stay alert at various intersections. Because this is a local route, you won't encounter long, monotonous stretches of high-speed interstate driving. Instead, the journey offers a steady pace that keeps the drive engaging from start to finish.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.1 mi on US 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 79 and I 45. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near US 79.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 79): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 52.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 32m. Total distance: 82.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.1 miles on US 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 79): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 52.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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