Trip from Laureles, 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 Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

9h 15m

Distance

474.4 mi

763 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

9h 7m ★

6 AM

9h 15m

8 AM

9h 32m

10 AM

9h 21m

12 PM

9h 19m

3 PM

9h 22m

5 PM

9h 31m

8 PM

9h 10m

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

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Laureles, TX

Mark Direen

Rhode Island, TX

Beth Fitzpatrick

Trip Overview

Laureles, TX to Rhode Island, TX is 474.4 miles and takes about 9h 15m via U.S. Highway 77 and US 79, with a fuel budget near $65 and likely needing an overnight stop. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent feel for much of the drive. With a recommended two days for this trip, you'll have ample time to break up the driving and avoid feeling rushed. It's a straightforward path across Texas, ideal if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without significant detours.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

237.2 miles from Laureles, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
U.S. Highway 77	124.3 mi	2h 17m
United States Highway 77	57.9 mi	1h 5m
US 79	51.1 mi	58m
US 77	44.9 mi	53m
North Navarro Street	40.1 mi	45m
State Highway 21	36.6 mi	40m
I 45	27 mi	26m
North US Highway 77	17.3 mi	19m

Longest stretch: U.S. Highway 77 — 124.3 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on FM 2893

1.6 mi · 3 min · Bingley Road

Turn left onto FM 803

2.6 mi · 3 min · Olmito North Road

Turn right onto TX 100

2.2 mi · 2 min · Texas State Highway 100

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on TX 100

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 100

Turn right onto North Frontage Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North Frontage Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto I 69E; US 77; US 83

100 mi · 1 hr 50 min · U.S. Highway 77

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Merge onto I 69E; US 77

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 69E; US 77

Continue on U.S. Highway 77

12 mi · 12 min · U.S. Highway 77

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road

485 ft · 17 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road

Turn right onto County Road 10

1.0 mi · 4 min · County Road 10

Turn left onto County Road 79

4.0 mi · 15 min · County Road 79

Turn left onto County Road 18

0.2 mi · 43 sec · County Road 18

Turn sharp right

1.1 mi · 2 min

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Merge onto US 77

2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass

Continue on US 77

13 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77

Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 37; US 77; I 69E

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 50 sec

Continue on I 37; US 77; I 69E

463 ft · 5 sec · I 37; US 77; I 69E

Take the exit onto US 77

38 mi · 44 min · US 77

Toward Sinton, Victoria

Turn slight right onto US 77

33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

Keep slight right at fork onto US 77

1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 77 South

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 59; US 77

13 mi · 14 min · US 59; US 77

Take the exit onto US 77

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 77

Turn left onto US 77

40 mi · 45 min · North Navarro Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

At end of road, turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street

Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt

0.3 mi · 25 sec · West 4th Street

Turn left onto US 77

1.4 mi · 1 min · North Texana Street

Continue on US 77

0.2 mi · 14 sec · United States Highway 77

Continue on US 77

6.8 mi · 7 min · US 77

Continue on US 77; FM 532

25 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77

Continue on US 77

2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

Continue on US 77

17 mi · 19 min · North US Highway 77

Continue on US 77

9.5 mi · 10 min · South Main Street

Take the exit

186 ft · 5 sec

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · this road

Merge onto TX 21

37 mi · 40 min · State Highway 21

Turn left onto TX OSR

8.1 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge onto US 190; TX 6

11 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6

Continue on US 190; TX 6

2.1 mi · 2 min · South Market Street

Continue on US 79; TX 6

0.3 mi · 22 sec · North State Highway 6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 79

51 mi · 58 min · US 79

Turn left

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 45

27 mi · 26 min · I 45

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward FM 833

Turn right onto FM 833

1.0 mi · 2 min · FM 833

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

52 ft · 1 sec · North State Highway 75

Turn left onto FM 833

0.9 mi · 1 min · East FM 833

Turn right onto County Road 161

10 ft · 0 sec · County Road 161

Arrive at destination

County Road 161

Trip Plan

Given the 9h 15m estimated drive time, splitting this into two days is highly recommended. Aim to leave early on your first day to cover about half the distance, perhaps around 230-240 miles. This allows for a comfortable pace and a full evening to rest. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially on the longer stretches; the estimated $65 fuel cost is a good benchmark, but local prices can vary. Planning your overnight stop in advance will make the transition smoother, ensuring you're ready for the remaining drive on day two.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 237.2 miles from Laureles, TX, or about 4h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.3 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 104 miles or 1h 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 237.2 miles or 4h 46m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 237.2 miles or 4h 46m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 8h 8m

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 Laureles, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Laureles, TX

Aim for roughly 237 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Rhode Island, TX

Aim for roughly 237 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 104 miles from Laureles, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on U.S. Highway 77 for about 124.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

San Antonio, TX

237 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in San Antonio, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

San Antonio, TX

237 mi · about 4.6h in

A practical overnight split lands near San Antonio, TX after about 237 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

San Diego, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 104 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corpus Christi, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 237.2 miles from Laureles, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before U.S. Highway 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 124.3 miles.

Overnight split

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Los Fresnos, Texas

Hours: 1–6 pm

+19567102025

Visit website

Bobz World

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Los Fresnos, Texas

Hours: 9:30 am–5:30 pm

+19562332350

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 36

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 444.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | TX 100 / Texas State Highway 100

Turn right onto TX 100 / Texas State Highway 100

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

8 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 69E; US 77; US 83 / U.S. Highway 77

Merge onto I 69E; US 77; US 83 / U.S. Highway 77

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

217.2 mi into trip | ~4h 23m in

Take the exit

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

Use the left lane.

231.4 mi into trip | ~4h 39m in | US 77 / North Navarro Street

Turn left onto US 77 / North Navarro Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

444.8 mi into trip | ~8h 43m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$64.98 one way

$129.96 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 166 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$72.58	$145.16
premium	$4.23	$78.91	$157.82
diesel	$4.80	$89.58	$179.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$65

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$195–$305

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 166 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	142.3	1	$49.81	$22.77
Efficient EV	118.6	1	$41.51	$18.98
EV Truck/SUV	189.8	2	$66.42	$30.36

Gas CO2

166 kg

EV CO2

56 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 15, 2026

Origin

Laureles, TX

Late night in Laureles on Sunday

Local time

1:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 12 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 14 at 11:49PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 14 at 11:49PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Destination

Rhode Island, TX

Late night in Rhode Island on Sunday

Local time

1:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Cloudy

0 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 14 at 11:49PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 14 at 11:49PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

12 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

9h 15m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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.

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America. Although the two countries have deve...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Padre Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the United States. Along the hypersaline...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour $25 near mile 80.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend about 83% of this drive on major highways, totaling over 390 miles on roads like U.S. Highway 77. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in major road is 124.3 miles, also on U.S. Highway 77. Expect mostly highway cruising, with transitions to other main roads like US 79 as you progress. The shift from these primary routes to potentially more rural roads will be noticeable as you near your destination.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

55 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 124.3 mi on U.S. Highway 77.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Highway 77 and United States Highway 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near TX 100 / Texas State Highway 100.

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 36 significant decision points across 474.4 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 4.2 miles (TX 100 / Texas State Highway 100): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (I 69E; US 77; US 83 / U.S. Highway 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 217.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

473 ft 24 ft

Total Climb

561 ft

Total Descent

192 ft

Highest Point

473 ft

~435.6 mi in

Elevation Range

448 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Laureles, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Sinton and Victoria.

Sinton

145.4 mi in | ~2h 59m | via US 77

Victoria

145.4 mi in | ~2h 59m | via US 77

About the Cities

Starting in Laureles, 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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 124.3 miles on U.S. Highway 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 237 miles on day one.

Yes — we found about 17 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park and Padre Island National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 9.3 hours each way, a round trip means 18.5 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Rest Area

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Rest Area

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Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Laureles, TX

Rhode Island, TX

Same local time

12 degrees cooler at arrival

9h 15m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park

Padre Island National Seashore

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Laureles, TX

Arriving in Rhode Island, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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