Origin
Rhode Island, TX
Night in Rhode Island on Saturday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rhode Island, TX to Kountze, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
200 mi
322 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Kountze, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Rhode Island to Kountze, expect a straightforward 200-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 39 minutes. Since both locations are situated within the Great Plains region of Texas, the landscape remains consistent throughout your trip. This route is perfectly manageable as a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With a projected fuel cost of approximately $31, it is a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the trip is efficient and easy to navigate in a single stretch.
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
100 miles from Rhode Island, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 45 | 88.3 mi | 1h 28m |
| Phelps Drive | 67.3 mi | 1h 16m |
| US Highway 69 South | 29.6 mi | 33m |
| US Highway 190 West | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| 11th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Magnolia Street | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| US 190 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East FM 833 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 88.3 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island, TX and Kountze, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 833
6
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
159 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Interstate 45
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
8
Merge onto I 45
88 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 190
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 190
Toward Texas 30, US 190 East: 11th Street
10
Turn left onto US 190; TX 30
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
11th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on US 190; TX 30
67 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Phelps Drive
12
Continue on US 190
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 190 West
13
Turn right onto US 69; US 287
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Magnolia Street
14
Continue on US 69; US 287
30 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 69 South
15
Turn left onto East Brown Street
258 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Brown Street
16
Turn left onto South Cherry Street
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Cherry Street
17
Arrive at destination
South Cherry Street
Trip Plan
Since this route is easily completed in a single day, you have the flexibility to leave whenever it best suits your schedule. Aim to incorporate at least one planned stop to break up the 3-hour and 39-minute duration, especially given the lengthy 88.3-mile stretch on I-45. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during that long interstate segment to ensure you reach your destination without needing an emergency pit stop. Because you are traveling strictly within Texas, traffic patterns on these major highways can vary, so checking for construction updates before you depart is a smart move. Use the $31 fuel budget as a baseline, but keep a little extra set aside for potential price fluctuations at stations along the highway.
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 100 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.3 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 44 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100 miles or 1h 45m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kountze, 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 200 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 I 45 for about 88.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100 miles from Rhode Island, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.3 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 200 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 833 / East FM 833
Turn left onto FM 833 / East FM 833
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
North Interstate 45
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
90.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
US 190
Take the exit onto US 190 toward Texas 30, US 190 East: 11th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Texas 30, US 190 East: 11th Street
5
200 mi into trip
|
~3h 39m in
|
South Cherry Street
Turn left onto South Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.22 one way
$60.44 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $33.08 | $66.16 |
| premium | $4.54 | $35.71 | $71.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.16 | $88.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60 | 0 | $21.00 | $9.60 |
| Efficient EV | 50 | 0 | $17.50 | $8.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80 | 0 | $28.00 | $12.80 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Kountze, TX
Night in Kountze on Saturday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Groveton, TX
100 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
12 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
3h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 200-mile drive is distinctly highway-focused, with 64% of your time spent on major routes like I-45, Phelps Drive, and US Highway 69 South. You will face a significant initial stint, featuring a longest uninterrupted stretch of 88.3 miles on I-45, which demands steady focus. Expect the character of the road to shift as you transition between these main thoroughfares, moving from high-speed interstate travel to the specific flow of US Highway 69. While the path is primarily functional rather than winding, the mix of road types keeps the experience from feeling entirely monotonous. Prepare for a consistent pace that favors directness over technical, back-road maneuvering.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88.3 mi on I 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and Phelps Drive. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 833 / East FM 833.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rhode Island, TX to Kountze, TX is easy. At 3h 39m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 833 / East FM 833): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (North Interstate 45): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
418 ft
83 ft
Total Climb
329 ft
Total Descent
639 ft
Highest Point
418 ft
~14.3 mi in
Elevation Range
335 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 Rhode Island, TX to Kountze, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Texas 30 along the way.
Texas 30
90.9 mi in
|
~1h 33m
|
via US 190
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 200 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 88.3 miles on I 45. 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.
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: near the start (FM 833 / East FM 833): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (North Interstate 45): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Kountze, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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