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Trip from Inez, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
247.4 mi
398 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 38m
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6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 59m
3 PM
5h 3m
5 PM
5h 18m
8 PM
4h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Inez, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
Inez, TX to Rhode Island, TX is 247.4 miles and takes about 4h 51m via US 79, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region, primarily traversing Texas. Given its relatively short distance and highway focus, it's a straightforward drive suitable for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making for efficient travel. Consider this trip if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without extensive detours.
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
123.7 miles from Inez, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 79 | 51.1 mi | 58m |
| State Highway 21 | 36.6 mi | 40m |
| US 77 | 33 mi | 37m |
| I 45 | 27 mi | 26m |
| United States Highway 77 | 24.9 mi | 28m |
| FM 444 | 17.9 mi | 31m |
| North US Highway 77 | 17.3 mi | 19m |
| South State Highway 6 | 11.4 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
US 79
— 51.1 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inez, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on Church Street
0.2 mi
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38 sec
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Church Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto FM 444
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
FM 444
3
At end of road, turn left onto FM 444
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Holzeauser Road
4
Turn right onto FM 444
18 mi
·
31 min
·
FM 444
5
Turn right onto US 77
26 mi
·
29 min
·
US 77
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fairwinds Street
7
Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 4th Street
8
Turn left onto US 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Texana Street
9
Continue on US 77
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
United States Highway 77
10
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 77
11
Continue on US 77; FM 532
25 mi
·
28 min
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United States Highway 77
12
Continue on US 77
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jefferson Street
13
Continue on US 77
17 mi
·
19 min
·
North US Highway 77
14
Continue on US 77
9.5 mi
·
10 min
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South Main Street
15
Take the exit
186 ft
·
5 sec
16
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
this road
17
Merge onto TX 21
37 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 21
18
Turn left onto TX OSR
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
West Old San Antonio Road
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
20
Merge onto US 190; TX 6
11 mi
·
12 min
·
South State Highway 6
21
Continue on US 190; TX 6
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Market Street
22
Continue on US 79; TX 6
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
North State Highway 6
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 79
51 mi
·
58 min
·
US 79
24
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
25
Merge onto I 45
27 mi
·
26 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward FM 833
27
Turn right onto FM 833
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 833
28
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
29
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
30
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
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County Road 161
31
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
Starting your drive from Inez, TX in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow ample time for the 4h 51m trip. With a total distance of 247.4 miles, you can comfortably complete this in one day. There's only one recommended stop, so plan your fuel and any necessary breaks accordingly. Given the $36 fuel cost estimate, it's wise to ensure your tank is full before departing or at a convenient point along US 79. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer 51.1-mile stretch on US 79.
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 123.7 miles from Inez, TX, or about 2h 32m 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 54 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.7 miles or 2h 32m 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 2m
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 Inez, 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 Inez, TX
This is one driving day of about 247.4 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Inez, 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 79 for about 51.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.7 miles from Inez, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
TA Express
0.2 mi from route
290 Travel Plaza
1 mi from route
Victoria County Southbound Rest Area
1.5 mi from route
Victoria County Northbound Rest Area
1.6 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 218.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FM 444
At end of road, turn right onto FM 444
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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FM 444 / Holzeauser Road
At end of road, turn left onto FM 444 / Holzeauser Road
Navigation decision point
4
18.3 mi into trip
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~32m in
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US 77
Turn right onto US 77
Navigation decision point
6
217.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 19m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
218.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 20m 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
$37.14 one way
$74.28 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $41.09 | $82.19 |
| premium | $4.57 | $44.46 | $88.93 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $61.13 | $122.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.2 | 0 | $25.98 | $11.88 |
| Efficient EV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.65 | $9.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99 | 1 | $34.64 | $15.83 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Inez, TX
Morning in Inez on Thursday
Local time
6:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Partly Sunny
NE 5 to 8 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Morning in Rhode Island on Thursday
Local time
6:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Cloudy
ESE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
81°F
Somerville, TX
124 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
3 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
4h 51m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 90% highway, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for the vast majority of your trip. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 51.1 miles, which occurs on US 79. Expect to encounter a steady stream of exits and merging traffic typical of a highway environment. You'll transition to surface roads for the remaining 10% of the mileage.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 79 and State Highway 21. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near FM 444.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (FM 444): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (FM 444 / Holzeauser Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (US 77): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
487 ft
63 ft
Total Climb
809 ft
Total Descent
479 ft
Highest Point
487 ft
~212.3 mi in
Elevation Range
424 ft
About the Cities
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 4h 51m. Total distance: 247.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). 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 — we found about 11 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.
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 0.2 miles (FM 444): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (FM 444 / Holzeauser Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (US 77): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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