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Trip from Rhode Island, TX to Stowell, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 1m

Distance

220.1 mi

354 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 48m ★
6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 8m
3 PM
4h 12m
5 PM
4h 26m
8 PM
3h 54m

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

Downtown Stowell, TX, TX

Stowell, TX

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Rhode Island, Texas, to Stowell, Texas, covers 220.1 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 1 minute. Because the route is straightforward and entirely within the Great Plains region, it works perfectly as a single-day trip. You will primarily navigate via I-45, the North Grand Parkway East, and the East Freeway, making for a very efficient transit. Budget roughly $34 for fuel to complete the journey. Since the duration is manageable in one go, you won't need to plan for overnight stays, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of daylight to spare.

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

110 miles from Rhode Island, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 45 132.2 mi 2h 16m
North Grand Parkway East 50.2 mi 53m
East Freeway 27.9 mi 32m
Gulfway Drive 2.6 mi 4m
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road 2.1 mi 3m
East FM 833 0.9 mi 1m
West FM 833 0.7 mi 1m
Farm-to-Market Road 833 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 45 — 132.2 mi, about 2h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

132 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 72A Toward Grand Parkway Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West

382 ft · 8 sec · North Grand Parkway West
Use the left lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward TX 99 Toll East
13

Merge onto TX 99 Toll

50 mi · 53 min · North Grand Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 10: Langston Drive, Old Needlepoint Road
15

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 99 Toll

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Grand Parkway North
16

Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road
17

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 10 East
18

Merge onto I 10

28 mi · 32 min · East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit onto TX 73

0.4 mi · 27 sec · TX 73
Exit 828 Toward TX 73, TX 124: Winnie, Port Arthur
20

Keep slight right at fork

511 ft · 12 sec
Toward TX 124 South: Winnie
21

Turn straight onto State Highway 73

0.2 mi · 29 sec · State Highway 73
22

Turn right onto TX 124

2.5 mi · 4 min · Gulfway Drive
23

Continue on TX 124

63 ft · 5 sec · Gulfway Drive
24

Arrive at destination

TX 124

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 220.1-mile journey, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 4-hour drive. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid potential traffic congestion on the major freeways. Since the vast majority of your time is spent on interstates, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before entering the longest 132.2-mile stretch of I-45. Having a single, planned rest break will help you stay alert during the long highway segments. Flexibility is a major advantage here, as the short duration means you can easily adjust your departure time based on real-time traffic conditions.

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 110 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.2 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 48 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110 miles or 1h 56m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stowell, 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 220.1 miles and 4h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 132.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Montgomery County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conroe, TX

110 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

Madisonville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conroe, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110 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 I 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132.2 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Dennis Johnston Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Spring, Texas

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17132740930

Visit website

Carl Barton Jr Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Conroe, Texas

Hours: 6 am–8:30 pm

+19365223000

Visit website

Candy Cane Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Conroe, Texas

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+19365223804

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 216.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.
7
134.8 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Take the exit toward Grand Parkway

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 72A Toward Grand Parkway
5
137.1 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in | North Grand Parkway West

Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
137.5 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in | TX 99 Toll / North Grand Parkway East

Merge onto TX 99 Toll / North Grand Parkway East

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
216.8 mi into trip | ~3h 56m in | TX 73

Take the exit onto TX 73 toward TX 73, TX 124: Winnie, Port Arthur

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

Exit 828 Toward TX 73, TX 124: Winnie, Port Arthur

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.26 one way

$66.52 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $36.40 $72.81
premium $4.54 $39.30 $78.59
diesel $5.61 $48.60 $97.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66 0 $23.11 $10.56
Efficient EV 55 0 $19.26 $8.80
EV Truck/SUV 88 1 $30.81 $14.09

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 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 21, 2026

Origin

Rhode Island, TX

Morning in Rhode Island on Tuesday

Local time

7:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

0 mph 65% chance Live forecast

Destination

Stowell, TX

Morning in Stowell on Tuesday

Local time

7:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

15 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

4h 1m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 98% of the journey spent on high-speed roads. You should prepare for a consistent interstate experience, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 132.2 miles on I-45. The road maintains a steady pace, moving you quickly across the landscape without the need for technical maneuvering on local surface streets. While the route is functional rather than scenic, the heavy reliance on interstates ensures a predictable rhythm behind the wheel. Expect a straightforward, fast-paced transit that favors speed and efficiency over winding backroads.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 132.2 mi on I 45.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and North Grand Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near I 45.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 220.1 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 2.6 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.1 miles (North Grand Parkway West): Lane positioning matters here.

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 4h 1m. Total distance: 220.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 1m 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 132.2 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.

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 Stowell, 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 2.6 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.1 miles (North Grand Parkway West): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Stowell, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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