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Trip from Rhode Island, TX to Whitewright, 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

2h 36m

Distance

141.3 mi

227 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 26m ★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m

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

town in Grayson and Finnin counties in Texas, United States

Whitewright, TX

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Rhode Island, TX, to Whitewright, TX, you are looking at a manageable 141.3-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 36 minutes to complete. Because this route stays within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains consistent as you navigate from one point to the next. You can easily tackle this drive in a single day, making it an efficient choice for those who prefer to avoid overnight stays. Expect to spend approximately $22 on fuel for the trip. Given the duration and distance, this route is straightforward and best suited for travelers who want to reach their destination without unnecessary detours.

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

70.6 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 79.7 mi 1h 22m
North Central Expressway 35.1 mi 37m
Sam Rayburn Highway 13.7 mi 15m
State Highway 160 8.4 mi 12m
East FM 833 0.9 mi 1m
West FM 833 0.7 mi 1m
FM 151 0.6 mi 1m
US 69 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 45 — 79.7 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

80 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on US 75

35 mi · 37 min · North Central Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 44 Toward TX 121 North: Bonham Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on TX 121

14 mi · 15 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
Toward TX 121 North: Bonham
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward TX 160: Whitewright, Blue Ridge
12

Turn left onto TX 160

8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 160
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on US 69

0.5 mi · 47 sec · US 69
14

Turn slight right onto FM 151

0.6 mi · 1 min · FM 151
15

Turn left onto FM 898

81 ft · 2 sec · North Bond Street
16

Arrive at destination

FM 898

Trip Plan

To keep your 141.3-mile trip smooth, aim to plan for at least one stop during your 2-hour and 36-minute transit. Leaving early in the day is your best bet for avoiding potential congestion on the North Central Expressway as you move toward Whitewright. Since your fuel costs will hover around $22, consider filling up before you merge onto the longest stretch of I-45 to avoid paying premium prices at busy highway stops. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during that long 79.7-mile interstate segment to ensure you have plenty of range before hitting the final leg of the route.

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 70.6 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.7 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 31 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 70.6 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitewright, 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 141.3 miles and 2h 36m.

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 79.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Dallas, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dallas, TX

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

Corsicana, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dallas, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.6 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 79.7 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.

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

McKinney, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19725625566

Visit website

Dark Hour Haunted House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Plano, Texas

+14692980556

Visit website

Heritage Farmstead Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Plano, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19728810140

Visit website

11th Hour Escape

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Plano, Texas

Hours: 12–5:30 pm

+14692095978

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 131.8 — 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.
7
117.2 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward TX 121 North: Bonham

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 44 Toward TX 121 North: Bonham
5
131.5 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Take the exit toward TX 160: Whitewright, Blue Ridge

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

Toward TX 160: Whitewright, Blue Ridge
5
131.8 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | TX 160 / State Highway 160

Turn left onto TX 160 / State Highway 160

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.35 one way

$42.70 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $23.37 $46.74
premium $4.54 $25.23 $50.46
diesel $5.61 $31.20 $62.39

Estimated Tolls: $2.81

Central Expressway (35.1 mi) $2.81

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.4 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 $14.84 $6.78
Efficient EV 35.3 0 $12.36 $5.65
EV Truck/SUV 56.5 0 $19.78 $9.04

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Rhode Island, TX

Late night in Rhode Island on Tuesday

Local time

3:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whitewright, TX

Late night in Whitewright on Tuesday

Local time

3:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°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

17 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 36m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of I-45, the North Central Expressway, and the Sam Rayburn Highway to reach your destination. The most significant portion of the journey is a 79.7-mile stretch on I-45, which serves as the core of your time behind the wheel. While the roads are designed for efficiency, the transition between these major arteries keeps the drive feeling active rather than static. Expect a steady, high-speed pace that prioritizes direct travel over technical or winding backroads.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.7 mi on I 45.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and North Central Expressway. 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 2h 36m drive. You will face about 9 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 117.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

On the drive from Rhode Island, TX to Whitewright, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Blue Ridge along the way.

Blue Ridge

131.5 mi in | ~2h 21m

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 Whitewright, 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 36m. Total distance: 141.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 79.7 miles on I 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.81 in tolls one way, starting with Central Expressway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 2.4 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Whitewright, 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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