Origin
Malakoff, TX
Late night in Malakoff on Sunday
Local time
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Malakoff, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
51.8 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Malakoff, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Great Plains of Texas, the 39.6-mile trek from Malakoff to Rhode Island is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 45 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of West Royall Boulevard, Highway 31 East, and Northwest 2nd Street. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, the trip is as economical as it is efficient. Since the entire journey remains within the same region, you can anticipate a consistent travel experience from start to finish.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 45 | 19.8 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 31 East | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| Northwest 2nd Street | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Corsicana Bypass | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| West Royall Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| FM 833 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| East FM 833 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Interstate 45 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 19.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malakoff, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on FM 3441
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Terry Street
2
Turn left onto TX 31
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Royall Boulevard
3
Continue on TX 31
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 31 East
4
Continue on TX 31
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest 2nd Street
5
Turn left onto TX 31
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Corsicana Bypass
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn left onto South Interstate 45
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Interstate 45
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
8
Merge onto I 45
20 mi
·
19 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 206
Toward FM 833
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Interstate 45
11
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 833
12
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
13
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
14
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 161
15
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Malakoff, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 22.4 and 49.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass
Turn left onto TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
28.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
South Interstate 45
Turn left onto South Interstate 45
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
29.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
49.2 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
4
49.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
North Interstate 45
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.83 one way
$15.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Late night in Rhode Island on Sunday
Local time
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
59m 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 monotonous interstate cruise. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed, long-distance stretches, but rather a more localized road experience. The route feels intimate and requires constant navigation through various turns as you transition between the primary roads. Navigating these local paths ensures you stay engaged with the steering wheel throughout the entire 45-minute duration. It is a practical, no-frills drive that prioritizes local connectivity over highway speed.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.8 mi on I 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and State Highway 31 East. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 22.4 miles in near TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass.
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 59m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.4 miles (TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles (South Interstate 45): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Malakoff, TX to Rhode Island, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 833 along the way.
Fm 833
49.2 mi in
|
~54m
About the Cities
Starting in Malakoff, TX
Full guide →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 59m. Total distance: 51.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.8 miles on I 45. 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 22.4 miles (TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles (South Interstate 45): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 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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