If you are planning a trip from Pinehurst to Rhode Island, Texas, expect a journey covering 130.6 miles that takes approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You will navigate via a combination of Farm-to-Market Road 149, FM 1488, and Interstate 45 North to reach your destination. Budgeting about $20 for fuel should cover your travel expenses for this straightforward drive. Since both locations are situated within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains consistent throughout the trip. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that gets you from point A to point B efficiently without requiring multiple stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.9 miles from Pinehurst, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 45
123 mi
2h 5m
FM 1488
13.5 mi
20m
Farm-to-Market Road 149
2.2 mi
4m
FM 149 Spur
1.4 mi
1m
FM 833
1 mi
2m
East FM 833
0.9 mi
1m
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
0.9 mi
1m
Farm to Market Road 1774
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 123 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinehurst, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on FM 1774
285 ft·7 sec·Farm to Market Road 1774
2
Turn right onto FM 149
2.2 mi·4 min·Farm-to-Market Road 149
3
Turn right onto FM 149 Spur
1.4 mi·1 min·FM 149 Spur
4
Turn right onto FM 1488
13 mi·20 min·FM 1488
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight left
0.2 mi·42 sec
6
Continue on Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 45 North
8
Merge onto I 45
123 mi·2 hr 5 min·I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward FM 833
10
Turn right onto FM 833
1.0 mi·2 min·FM 833
11
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft·1 sec·North State Highway 75
12
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi·1 min·East FM 833
13
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft·0 sec·County Road 161
14
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short 2-hour and 13-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since the route does not include any scheduled stops, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Pinehurst to avoid unnecessary detours. Given the turn-heavy nature of the FM roads, keep a close watch on your navigation to ensure you don't miss any critical junctions while moving between FM 149 and FM 1488. If you are traveling during peak hours, be aware that local road traffic can fluctuate, so check your preferred mapping app briefly before pulling out of the driveway. Taking this trip in one go is easy, allowing you to reach Rhode Island with energy to spare for your arrival.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.9 miles from Pinehurst, TX, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123 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 32 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.9 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
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 Pinehurst, 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 Pinehurst, TX
This is one driving day of about 143.8 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Pinehurst, 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 I 45 for about 123 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 142.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3.7 mi into trip|~6m in|FM 1488
Turn right onto FM 1488
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
18.6 mi into trip|~29m in|I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
141.5 mi into trip|~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward FM 833
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward FM 833
4
141.8 mi into trip|~2h 36m in|FM 833
Turn right onto FM 833
Navigation decision point
4
142.8 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|TX 75; FM 833 / North State Highway 75
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833 / North State Highway 75
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.73 one way
$43.46 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$23.78
$47.57
premium
$4.54
$25.67
$51.35
diesel
$5.61
$31.75
$63.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.1
0
$15.10
$6.90
Efficient EV
36
0
$12.58
$5.75
EV Truck/SUV
57.5
0
$20.13
$9.20
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Pinehurst, TX
Late night
in Pinehurst on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Late night
in Rhode Island on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Huntsville, TX
72 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
10 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
2h 39m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on traditional highways, as the route relies heavily on local FM roads that demand your full attention behind the wheel. Because this is a technical drive with frequent turns, you will find it requires more active engagement than a typical high-speed sprint. The transition between FM 149, FM 1488, and I-45 North dictates the rhythm of your travel, keeping the experience varied as you navigate the local road network. Expect a winding path that prioritizes regional connectivity over straight-line speed.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 123 mi on I 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and FM 1488. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near FM 1488.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pinehurst, TX to Rhode Island, TX is easy. At 2h 39m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (FM 1488): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
The longest stretch is about 123 miles on I 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 3.7 miles (FM 1488): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rhode Island, TX before heading back.
