Origin
Rhode Island, TX
Morning in Rhode Island on Tuesday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rhode Island, TX to Marlin, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
66.5 mi
107 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Marlin, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Rhode Island, TX to Marlin, TX is 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 44m via FM 147, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Texas. With most of the route on highways, expect a relatively quick transit. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day, making it a convenient option for connecting these two Texas towns.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.3 miles from Rhode Island, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 147 | 22.7 mi | 40m |
| North 3rd Street | 18.8 mi | 25m |
| FM 246 West | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| I 45 | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 14 South | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 27 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East FM 833 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East San Saba Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
FM 147
— 22.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island, TX and Marlin, 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
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 213
Toward FM 246: Wortham
9
Turn left onto FM 246
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
FM 246 West
10
At end of road, turn right onto FM 27
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 27
11
Continue on FM 27
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East San Saba Avenue
12
Turn left onto TX 14
19 mi
·
25 min
·
North 3rd Street
13
Continue on TX 14
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Ellis Street
14
Continue on TX 14
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 14 South
15
Turn right onto FM 147
23 mi
·
40 min
·
FM 147
16
At end of road, turn left onto FM 147
71 ft
·
4 sec
·
FM 147
17
Turn right onto FM 147
425 ft
·
13 sec
·
Walker Street
18
Turn right onto TX 7
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Live Oak Street
19
Arrive at destination
TX 7
Trip Plan
Since this drive is only 66.5 miles and takes under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Marlin without feeling rushed. There are no specific stops recommended, so consider carrying snacks and drinks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $10, and it’s always wise to fill up before you're running on empty, especially in rural Texas. The longest stretch is over 22 miles, so plan your last fuel stop accordingly.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.3 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.7 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.3 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marlin, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rhode Island, TX
This is one driving day of about 66.5 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Rhode Island, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on FM 147 for about 22.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Rhode Island, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65.9 — 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
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.
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward FM 246: Wortham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 213
Toward FM 246: Wortham
5
65.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
FM 147
At end of road, turn left onto FM 147
Navigation decision point
5
65.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
FM 147 / Walker Street
Turn right onto FM 147 / Walker Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.05 one way
$20.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $11.00 | $22.00 |
| premium | $4.54 | $11.87 | $23.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.98 | $3.19 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.31 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Marlin, TX
Morning in Marlin on Tuesday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Groesbeck, TX
33 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
5 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
1h 44m 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?
You'll spend about 65% of this 66.5-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 22.7 miles, primarily on FM 147. As you transition from highway to surface roads, expect a change in traffic patterns and speed limits. This route offers a mix of faster highway cruising and more local road driving.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.7 mi on FM 147.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FM 147 and North 3rd Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 833 / East FM 833.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 44m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 833 / East FM 833): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Marlin, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 246: Wortham along the way.
Fm 246: Wortham
8.9 mi in
|
~11m
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.
Arriving in Marlin, TX
Full guide →Founded 1834
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 1h 44m. Total distance: 66.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.7 miles on FM 147. 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: near the start (FM 833 / East FM 833): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 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 Marlin, 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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