Trip from Rhode Island, TX to Holliday, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 15m

Distance

234.8 mi

378 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

4h 3m ★

6 AM

4h 16m

8 AM

4h 42m

10 AM

4h 25m

12 PM

4h 22m

3 PM

4h 26m

5 PM

4h 41m

8 PM

4h 8m

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

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Rhode Island, TX

Beth Fitzpatrick

Trip Overview

Rhode Island, TX to Holliday, TX is 234.8 miles and takes about 4h 15m via US 81 and I 45, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, mostly highway trip connecting two points within the Texas Great Plains. You'll spend nearly all your time on major roads, making it a quick and efficient transit between these two locations. Given its short duration and highway profile, it's ideal for a single-day excursion with minimal hassle.

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

117.4 miles from Rhode Island, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 81	102.7 mi	1h 48m
I 45	79.5 mi	1h 22m
SH 183 TEXpress	16.5 mi	16m
US 82	11.8 mi	16m
I 820 TEXpress	6.2 mi	6m
North Stemmons Freeway	4.1 mi	5m
SH 121/183 TEXpress	2.7 mi	2m
I 35W TEXpress	2.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 81 — 102.7 mi, about 1h 48m

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 Rhode Island, TX and Holliday, TX.

Start on County Road 161

10 ft · 7 sec · County Road 161

Turn left onto FM 833

0.9 mi · 1 min · East FM 833

Turn right onto TX 75; FM 833

52 ft · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

Turn left onto FM 833

0.7 mi · 1 min · West FM 833

Continue on FM 833

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

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Merge onto I 45

80 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 45

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 286A Toward Waco, Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Spur 366

0.9 mi · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 35E North: Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35E

4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183

0.8 mi · 48 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

Exit 433A Toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress

1.5 mi · 1 min · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress

15 mi · 14 min · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

2.0 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

0.1 mi · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

0.7 mi · 42 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Continue on I 820 TEXpress

6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

Toward I 820 Express West Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 35W Express North: Denton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35W TEXpress

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 81; US 287

1.7 mi · 1 min · US 81; US 287

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 81; US 287

101 mi · 1 hr 47 min · US 81; US 287

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 82

12 mi · 16 min · US 82

Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Toward US 82 Business, US 277 Business: Holliday

Turn left onto US 82 Business; US 277 Business

1.9 mi · 3 min · East Olive Street

Turn right onto North Main Street

55 ft · 2 sec · North Main Street

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

For this 234.8-mile, 4h 15m drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight. Since it’s a single-day trip and mostly highway, you have flexibility with stops. Plan for one fuel stop, potentially around the halfway point or when you see fuel prices are most favorable. Given the $35 fuel estimate and the 102.7-mile stretch on US 81, keep an eye on your gauge before entering that longer segment. The minimal surface road time means less concern about navigating complex local streets.

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 117.4 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 2h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.7 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 52 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 117.4 miles or 2h 5m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 25m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Rhode Island, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rhode Island, TX

This is one driving day of about 234.8 miles and 4h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 81 for about 102.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Dallas, Tarrant, and Ellis counties in Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grand Prairie, TX

117 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

Waxahachie, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saginaw, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117.4 miles from Rhode Island, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

2.4 mi from route

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

Maniac’s Mansion (TAG’s)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Wichita Falls, Texas

Hours: 5–9 pm

+19402575543

Visit website

Museum of North Texas History

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Wichita Falls, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19403227628

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 81.9 and 117.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

81.9 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward Waco, Denton

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 286A Toward Waco, Denton

83.4 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Take the exit toward I 35E North: Denton

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35E North: Denton

87.8 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 433A Toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport

114.2 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35W Express North: Denton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 35W Express North: Denton

117.4 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in

Take the exit toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.16 one way

$64.32 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$35.92	$71.85
premium	$4.23	$39.06	$78.11
diesel	$4.80	$44.33	$88.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	70.4	0	$24.65	$11.27
Efficient EV	58.7	0	$20.55	$9.39
EV Truck/SUV	93.9	1	$32.87	$15.03

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% 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 Jul 18, 2026

Origin

Rhode Island, TX

Evening in Rhode Island on Sunday

Local time

8:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

92°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:55AM CDT until July 19 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:53AM CDT until July 19 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Holliday, TX

Evening in Holliday on Sunday

Local time

8:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 15 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:55AM CDT until July 19 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:53AM CDT until July 19 at 7:15PM 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

1 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

4h 15m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly on highways, with 98% of the 234.8 miles utilizing major routes like US 81 and I 45. You'll encounter a long stretch of 102.7 miles on US 81, offering consistent cruising. The transition to surface roads, if any, will be minimal and occur near your destination. Expect a steady pace with minimal traffic interruptions for most of the 4h 15m travel time.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 102.7 mi on US 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 81 and I 45. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 81.9 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 21 significant decision points across 234.8 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 81.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.8 miles (TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,054 ft 337 ft

Total Climb

944 ft

Total Descent

284 ft

Highest Point

1,054 ft

~234.8 mi in

Elevation Range

717 ft

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 Holliday, TX, road signs point toward Waco, Denton, Dfw Airport and Abilene.

Waco

81.9 mi in | ~1h 26m

Denton

81.9 mi in | ~1h 26m

Dfw Airport

87.8 mi in | ~1h 35m | via TX 183

Abilene

220.8 mi in | ~3h 55m | via US 82

About the Cities

Starting 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 4h 15m. Total distance: 234.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 102.7 miles on US 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 23 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 Holliday, 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. There are 23 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Holliday, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Rhode Island, TX to Holliday, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-45

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Wise County Northbound

Rest Area

Rest Area

Service Plaza

QuikTrip

Buc-ee's

Flying J Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

QuikTrip

Navarro County Northbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Love's Travel Stop

Navarro County Southbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Flying J Travel Center

Service Plaza

TA

Texas Travel Information Center at Wichita Falls

Mr. Fuel Travel Center

City Park

Maniac’s Mansion (TAG’s)

Museum of North Texas History

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Rhode Island, TX

Holliday, TX

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 15m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Rhode Island, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

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?

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

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