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Trip from Lorenzo, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 20m
Distance
409.3 mi
659 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 10m
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6 AM
7h 21m
8 AM
7h 42m
10 AM
7h 28m
12 PM
7h 26m
3 PM
7h 29m
5 PM
7h 41m
8 PM
7h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lorenzo, TX
Jack Paschalidis
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
Lorenzo, TX to Rhode Island, TX is 409.3 miles and takes about 7h 20m via Central East Freeway, with a fuel budget near $64 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent, straightforward drive. It's a solid option if you need to cover a good amount of ground in Texas without venturing into different states or significantly varied landscapes. Plan for a full day of driving; while it's manageable in one go, consider a brief stop to break up the miles.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
204.7 miles from Lorenzo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 41m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central East Freeway | 98.6 mi | 1h 45m |
| 5th Street | 93.5 mi | 1h 38m |
| Julius Schepps Freeway | 79.4 mi | 1h 21m |
| US 82 | 49 mi | 55m |
| US Highway 82 | 41.5 mi | 43m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 15 mi | 14m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| US 81 | 4.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Central East Freeway
— 98.6 mi, about 1h 45m
Traffic on I-45
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 10 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,268 veh/hr typical · worst 2,709
Quietest
2 AM
~314 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 12 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 Lorenzo, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on 4th Street
70 ft
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8 sec
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4th Street
2
Turn left onto FM 378
0.3 mi
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30 sec
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Harrison Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 62; US 82; TX 114; FM 378
8.3 mi
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8 min
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US Highway 82
4
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
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1 min
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4th Street
5
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi
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7 min
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US Highway 82
6
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Main Street
7
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi
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25 min
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US Highway 82
8
Continue on US 82; TX 114
94 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
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5th Street
9
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi
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1 min
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West California Street
10
Turn left onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi
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40 sec
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North Main Street
11
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi
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1 min
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US Highway 82
12
Take the exit onto US 82
48 mi
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53 min
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US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82
0.9 mi
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1 min
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US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
14
Merge onto US 82; US 281; US 287
0.3 mi
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19 sec
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Central East Freeway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi
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1 min
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Central East Freeway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
97 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
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Central East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 81; US 287
4.6 mi
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4 min
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US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 35W; US 287
2.3 mi
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2 min
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North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 57
Toward I 820
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 820 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
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Northeast Loop
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
Toward I 820 Express East Toll
23
Merge onto I 820 TEXpress
5.5 mi
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5 min
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I 820 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
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4 min
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SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
12 mi
·
11 min
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SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
27
Merge onto TX 183
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
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John W Carpenter Freeway
28
Merge onto I 35E
3.9 mi
·
4 min
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North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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North Stemmons Freeway
31
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
32
Turn left onto McKinney Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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McKinney Avenue
33
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 75 North
34
Merge onto Spur 366
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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Woodall Rodgers Freeway
35
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 45 South: Houston
Use the slight right lane.
36
Merge onto I 45
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
37
Keep slight left at fork onto I 45
76 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 206
Toward FM 833
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Interstate 45
40
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 833
41
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
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North State Highway 75
42
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East FM 833
43
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
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0 sec
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County Road 161
44
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 20m estimated drive time, departing in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive with ample daylight. With only 2 recommended stops, plan them strategically to coincide with rest areas or towns along the Central East Freeway. The fuel cost is estimated at $64, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Lorenzo, TX. Since this is a single-day trip, flexibility is key; however, be mindful of the 98.6-mile longest stretch on the Central East Freeway and plan your breaks accordingly to avoid fatigue.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 204.7 miles from Lorenzo, TX, or about 3h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.6 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 90 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 204.7 miles or 3h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 16m
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 Lorenzo, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lorenzo, TX
This is one driving day of about 409.3 miles and 7h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Lorenzo, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Central East Freeway for about 98.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
205 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 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 204.7 miles from Lorenzo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Central East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.6 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.
Knox County Westbound Rest Area
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Wise County Northbound
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Navarro County Northbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Crosby County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Navarro County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.4 mi from route
TA
1.6 mi from route
Texas Travel Information Center at Wichita Falls
2.2 mi from route
Mr. Fuel Travel Center
2.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 315 decision points cluster between mile 293.9 and 406.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
293.9 mi into trip
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~5h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 820
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward I 820
7
294.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 820 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 820 East
8
325.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 50m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
7
326.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 South: Houston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 45 South: Houston
7
406.7 mi into trip
|
~7h 15m 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
$56.06 one way
$112.12 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
143 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $62.62 | $125.24 |
| premium | $4.23 | $68.08 | $136.16 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $77.28 | $154.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 122.8 | 1 | $42.98 | $19.65 |
| Efficient EV | 102.3 | 1 | $35.81 | $16.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 163.7 | 2 | $57.30 | $26.20 |
Gas CO2
143 kg
EV CO2
48 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.
Origin
Lorenzo, TX
Evening in Lorenzo on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 to 15 mph
29% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Evening in Rhode Island on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
SSE 0 to 5 mph
20% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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.
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
8 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
7h 20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 75% of the 409.3 miles on major roadways like the Central East Freeway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 98.6 miles on the Central East Freeway, indicating long, uninterrupted cruising. The transition to surface streets will happen as you approach your destination, marking the end of the highway portion of your trip. Expect a steady flow of traffic, especially on the freeway segments.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.6 mi on Central East Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central East Freeway and 5th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 293.9 miles in.
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 31 significant decision points across 409.3 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 293.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 294.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 325.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,167 ft
392 ft
Total Climb
257 ft
Total Descent
3,031 ft
Highest Point
3,167 ft
Elevation Range
2,775 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 Lorenzo, TX to Rhode Island, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Commerce Street West along the way.
Commerce Street West
325.4 mi in
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~5h 50m
About the Cities
Starting in Lorenzo, 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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 20m. Total distance: 409.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 20m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.6 miles on Central East Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 25 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 25 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 293.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 294.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 325.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.7 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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