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Trip from Rhode Island, TX to Eden, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 9m

Distance

262.8 mi

423 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 56m ★
6 AM
5h 9m
8 AM
5h 36m
10 AM
5h 19m
12 PM
5h 16m
3 PM
5h 20m
5 PM
5h 35m
8 PM
5h 1m

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

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Downtown Rhode Island, TX, TX

Rhode Island, TX

Beth Fitzpatrick

city in Concho County, Texas, United States

Eden, TX

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Rhode Island, TX, to Eden, TX, covers a total distance of 262.8 miles across the Great Plains. You can expect the journey to take approximately 5 hours and 9 minutes, making it a manageable, if lengthy, day trip for most drivers. The route relies primarily on US 84, East Wallace Street, and United States Highway 87 to navigate between these two points. Budgeting around $40 for fuel should cover your primary expenses for the trip. Since both the origin and destination sit within the Great Plains, you will experience consistent regional terrain throughout the drive. While one stop is recommended to break up the time behind the wheel, the route is straightforward enough to complete in a single day.

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

131.4 miles from Rhode Island, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 83.2 mi 1h 33m
East Wallace Street 40.9 mi 46m
United States Highway 87 32 mi 37m
TX 16 21.3 mi 31m
I 45 19.9 mi 19m
West State Highway 31 18.8 mi 21m
State Highway 31 17.2 mi 17m
Corsicana Bypass 5.6 mi 6m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 83.2 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on County Road 161

10 ft · 7 sec · County Road 161
2

Turn left onto FM 833

0.9 mi · 1 min · East FM 833
3

Turn right onto TX 75; FM 833

52 ft · 2 sec · North State Highway 75
4

Turn left onto FM 833

0.7 mi · 1 min · West FM 833
5

Continue on FM 833

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 833
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
7

Merge onto I 45

20 mi · 19 min · I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 227 Toward TX 31: Athens, Waco
9

Turn left onto South Interstate 45

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Interstate 45
10

Turn left onto TX 31

5.6 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass
Use the straight lane.
11

At end of road, turn left onto TX 31

19 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31
12

Continue on TX 31

5.5 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass
13

Continue on TX 31

17 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
14

Continue on US 84

2.5 mi · 2 min · East US Highway 84
15

Continue on US 84

2.6 mi · 4 min · Bellmead Drive
16

Turn straight onto US 84

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Waco Drive
17

Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

519 ft · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South
19

Merge onto I 35; US 77

3.7 mi · 4 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 333A Toward Loop 396
21

Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

426 ft · 11 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
22

Turn right onto Loop 396

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Valley Mills Drive
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
24

Keep slight right at fork onto South Valley Mills Drive

107 ft · 4 sec · South Valley Mills Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
25

Turn left onto Spur 298

1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
26

Take the ramp onto Spur 298

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Spur 298
27

Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 298

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Spur 298
Toward US 84
28

Merge onto US 84

83 mi · 1 hr 33 min · US 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Turn left onto Loop 15

0.5 mi · 1 min · Loop 15
30

Turn left onto US 183; TX 16

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Fisher Street
31

Turn right onto TX 16

21 mi · 31 min · TX 16
32

Turn right onto US 190

41 mi · 46 min · East Wallace Street
33

Continue on US 190

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Boy Street
34

Turn left onto US 190; US 377

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Bridge Street
35

At end of road, turn right onto US 190; US 377

271 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
36

Turn left onto US 190; US 377

281 ft · 7 sec · Church Street
37

Turn right onto US 87

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Commerce Street
38

Turn straight onto US 87

32 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 87
39

Turn left onto US 83

26 ft · 0 sec · South Main Street
40

Arrive at destination

US 83

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 5-hour and 9-minute transit, plan to depart early in the morning to avoid fatigue during the longer highway segments. Because you have a scheduled stop built into the 262.8-mile itinerary, use that time to refuel and stretch before tackling the remainder of the route. Keep in mind that US 84 serves as the backbone of your trip, so monitor your speed and traffic flow closely during that 83.2-mile stretch. Since the total fuel cost is estimated at $40, it is helpful to keep a small buffer in your budget for local variations. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the one-day duration allows you to arrive in Eden, TX, with plenty of time to settle in before nightfall.

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 131.4 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.2 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 58 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 131.4 miles or 2h 31m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eden, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, TX

This is one driving day of about 262.8 miles and 5h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Rhode Island, 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 84 for about 83.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown McGregor, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

McGregor, TX

131 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

Victoria, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Killeen, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 131.4 miles from Rhode Island, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Doris D Miller Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 75.1

Waco, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Heart of Texas Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 225.3

Brady, Texas

Hours: 1–5 pm

+13255970526

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 28

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 83.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 45

Merge onto I 45

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.3 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward TX 31: Athens, Waco

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 227 Toward TX 31: Athens, Waco
6
23 mi into trip | ~26m in | TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass

Turn left onto TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
81.5 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | South Valley Mills Drive

Keep slight right at fork onto South Valley Mills Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
83.2 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | Spur 298

Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 298 toward US 84

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 84

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.71 one way

$79.42 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $43.47 $86.93
premium $4.54 $46.92 $93.84
diesel $5.61 $58.02 $116.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 78.8 0 $27.59 $12.61
Efficient EV 65.7 0 $23.00 $10.51
EV Truck/SUV 105.1 1 $36.79 $16.82

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Rhode Island, TX

Late night in Rhode Island on Sunday

Local time

1:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eden, TX

Late night in Eden on Sunday

Local time

1:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

McGregor, TX

131 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

5h 9m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 81.6
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This highway-focused drive is defined by its efficiency, with 76% of the route consisting of major highway travel. You will face a longest uninterrupted stretch of 83.2 miles on US 84, which requires you to stay alert and manage your pace accordingly. The road transitions between these primary corridors and local streets like East Wallace Street, creating a mix of sustained cruising and necessary navigation. Expect a consistent, steady driving experience rather than technical or winding terrain. Being behind the wheel here feels like a classic regional trek, where the road surface and traffic patterns remain relatively predictable throughout the 262.8-mile journey.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.2 mi on US 84.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and East Wallace Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near I 45.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 28 significant decision points across 262.8 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 2.4 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23 miles (TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass): 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.

Between Rhode Island, TX and Eden, TX, road signs point toward Waco and Loop 396.

Waco

22.3 mi in | ~24m

Loop 396

79.6 mi in | ~1h 30m

About the Cities

Starting 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 5h 9m. Total distance: 262.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 83.2 miles on US 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Eden, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23 miles (TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Eden, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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