Origin
Rhode Island, TX
Morning in Rhode Island on Tuesday
Local time
8:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rhode Island, TX to Waller, 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
2h 52m
Distance
141.4 mi
228 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 41m
★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Waller, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Rhode Island, TX to Waller, TX is 141.4 miles and takes about 2h 52m via I 45 and TX 6, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive. With a highway share of 67%, much of your travel will be on faster roads, making this a relatively quick connection. It's a single-day trip that doesn't demand a lot of time, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
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
70.7 miles from Rhode Island, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 45 | 63.5 mi | 1h 3m |
| South Madison Street | 41.5 mi | 1h 1m |
| TX 6 | 19.6 mi | 22m |
| US 290 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| East Main Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| East FM 833 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| FM 362 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West FM 833 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 63.5 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island, TX and Waller, 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
63 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 190 West, TX 21: Bryan, Crockett
10
Turn left onto Interstate 45 North
479 ft
·
17 sec
·
Interstate 45 North
11
Turn right onto US 190; TX 21
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto TX 75
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
South May Street
13
Turn right onto TX 90
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East South Street
14
Turn left onto TX 90
41 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
South Madison Street
15
Continue on TX 90
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
16
Turn left onto TX 105
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
State Highway 6
17
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
18
Merge onto TX 6
20 mi
·
22 min
·
TX 6
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 290 Business
423 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 290 Business
Toward US 290 East, TX 6 South
20
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 290 East, TX 6 South
Use the left lane.
21
Merge onto US 290
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 290
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward FM 362
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto FM 362
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 362
24
Turn left onto US 290 Bus
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hempstead Highway
25
Arrive at destination
US 290 Bus
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2h 52m duration, this route is best tackled in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid any potential afternoon traffic. The $21 fuel cost is a helpful estimate for budgeting. Since the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 63.5 miles, plan for a brief stop around that mark if needed. This route's efficiency means you have the flexibility to make spontaneous stops along the way if something catches your eye.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.7 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.5 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 31 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.7 miles or 1h 15m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waller, 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.
+
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 141.4 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 63.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.7 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 63.5 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 139.8 — 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.
5
66.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 190 West, TX 21: Bryan, Crockett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 190 West, TX 21: Bryan, Crockett
6
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 190; TX 21 / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 190; TX 21 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
130.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m in
Turn left toward US 290 East, TX 6 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 290 East, TX 6 South
6
139.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward FM 362
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FM 362
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.37 one way
$42.73 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $23.39 | $46.77 |
| premium | $4.54 | $25.25 | $50.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.22 | $62.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.85 | $6.79 |
| Efficient EV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.37 | $5.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.80 | $9.05 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Waller, TX
Morning in Waller on Tuesday
Local time
8:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
9 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
2h 52m 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 be on highways for about 67% of this 141.4-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on I 45 covers 63.5 miles, so expect a good amount of time cruising at higher speeds. As you transition to surface roads like South Madison Street and TX 6, you'll notice a change in pace and potentially more frequent exits or intersections. The profile is mostly highway, indicating a focus on efficient travel.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.5 mi on I 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and South Madison Street. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near I 45.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 141.4 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.4 miles (US 190; TX 21 / East Main Street): 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.
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 Waller, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Crockett along the way.
Crockett
66.1 mi in
|
~1h 8m
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 Waller, TX
Full guide →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 2h 52m. Total distance: 141.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.5 miles on I 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 2.6 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.4 miles (US 190; TX 21 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Waller, 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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