Love's Travel Stop
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Trip from Ricardo, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 20m
Distance
368.2 mi
593 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 10m
★
6 AM
7h 20m
8 AM
7h 41m
10 AM
7h 28m
12 PM
7h 25m
3 PM
7h 29m
5 PM
7h 40m
8 PM
7h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ricardo, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
Ricardo, TX to Rhode Island, TX is 368.2 miles and takes about 7h 20m via United States Highway 77, US 79, and US 77, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Texas. You'll be spending most of your time on highways, making it a relatively efficient way to cover the distance. With only two planned stops and a single day recommended, this route is best suited for those looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
184.1 miles from Ricardo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Highway 77 | 57.9 mi | 1h 5m |
| US 79 | 51.1 mi | 58m |
| US 77 | 44.9 mi | 53m |
| North Navarro Street | 40.1 mi | 45m |
| State Highway 21 | 36.6 mi | 40m |
| I 45 | 27 mi | 26m |
| U.S. Highway 77 | 23.2 mi | 24m |
| North US Highway 77 | 17.3 mi | 19m |
Longest stretch:
United States Highway 77
— 57.9 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ricardo, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on FM 1118
132 ft
·
10 sec
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Farm to Market Road 1118
2
Turn left
4.1 mi
·
9 min
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
4
Merge onto US 77
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
6
Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
485 ft
·
17 sec
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US Highway 77 Frontage Road
7
Turn right onto County Road 10
1.0 mi
·
4 min
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County Road 10
8
Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 79
9
Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
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County Road 18
10
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
12
Merge onto US 77
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Driscoll Bypass
13
Continue on US 77
13 mi
·
14 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
14
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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I 37; US 77; I 69E
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
16
Continue on I 37; US 77; I 69E
463 ft
·
5 sec
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I 37; US 77; I 69E
17
Take the exit onto US 77
38 mi
·
44 min
·
US 77
Toward Sinton, Victoria
18
Turn slight right onto US 77
33 mi
·
37 min
·
United States Highway 77
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 77
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 77 South
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Use the left lane.
21
Merge onto US 59; US 77
13 mi
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14 min
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US 59; US 77
22
Take the exit onto US 77
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 77
23
Turn left onto US 77
40 mi
·
45 min
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North Navarro Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
At end of road, turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
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Fairwinds Street
25
Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
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West 4th Street
26
Turn left onto US 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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North Texana Street
27
Continue on US 77
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
United States Highway 77
28
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 77
29
Continue on US 77; FM 532
25 mi
·
28 min
·
United States Highway 77
30
Continue on US 77
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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South Jefferson Street
31
Continue on US 77
17 mi
·
19 min
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North US Highway 77
32
Continue on US 77
9.5 mi
·
10 min
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South Main Street
33
Take the exit
186 ft
·
5 sec
34
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
this road
35
Merge onto TX 21
37 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 21
36
Turn left onto TX OSR
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
West Old San Antonio Road
37
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
38
Merge onto US 190; TX 6
11 mi
·
12 min
·
South State Highway 6
39
Continue on US 190; TX 6
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Market Street
40
Continue on US 79; TX 6
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
North State Highway 6
41
Keep slight left at fork onto US 79
51 mi
·
58 min
·
US 79
42
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
43
Merge onto I 45
27 mi
·
26 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward FM 833
45
Turn right onto FM 833
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 833
46
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
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North State Highway 75
47
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East FM 833
48
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
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County Road 161
49
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7h 20m drive, aim for an early morning departure to ensure you have ample daylight. With a recommended one-day trip, you'll have two stops to break up the 368.2 miles; plan these strategically to coincide with your needs for fuel or a quick break. The fuel cost is estimated at $53, so ensure your tank is ready before you set out. Given the 78% highway share, pay attention to posted speed limits as they can vary, especially when transitioning off the main US highways.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184.1 miles from Ricardo, TX, or about 3h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.9 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 81 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.1 miles or 3h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rhode Island, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ricardo, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ricardo, TX
This is one driving day of about 368.2 miles and 7h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Ricardo, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on United States Highway 77 for about 57.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 184.1 miles from Ricardo, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
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Love's Travel Stop
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Road Ranger
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TA Express
0.2 mi from route
290 Travel Plaza
1 mi from route
San Patricio County Northbound Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Dick Kleberg Park
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, ~9 min detour
3.7 mi from route
~9 min detour
Kingsville, Texas
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+13612218705
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 315 decision points cluster between mile 19.9 and 338.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
19.9 mi into trip
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~42m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
39.2 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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US 77
Take the exit onto US 77 toward Sinton, Victoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Sinton, Victoria
6
111 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
125.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
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US 77 / North Navarro Street
Turn left onto US 77 / North Navarro Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
338.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 48m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.43 one way
$100.86 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $56.33 | $112.66 |
| premium | $4.23 | $61.25 | $122.49 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $69.52 | $139.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.5 | 1 | $38.66 | $17.67 |
| Efficient EV | 92.1 | 1 | $32.22 | $14.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.3 | 1 | $51.55 | $23.56 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Origin
Ricardo, TX
Late night in Ricardo on Monday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 8 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:33PM CDT until July 18 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:30PM CDT until July 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Late night in Rhode Island on Monday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:33PM CDT until July 18 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:30PM CDT until July 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
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
2 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
7h 20m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 78% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 57.9 miles on United States Highway 77, which means you can settle into a steady pace for a significant portion of the trip. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface roads after covering substantial mileage. The nature of the route suggests a consistent driving experience with fewer complex intersections once you leave the main highway segments.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
49 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.9 mi on United States Highway 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 77 and US 79. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 368.2 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 19.9 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 39.2 miles (US 77): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
419 ft
42 ft
Total Climb
579 ft
Total Descent
239 ft
Highest Point
419 ft
~236.7 mi in
Elevation Range
376 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.
Between Ricardo, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Sinton and Victoria.
Sinton
39.2 mi in
|
~1h 4m
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via US 77
Victoria
39.2 mi in
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~1h 4m
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via US 77
About the Cities
Starting in Ricardo, TX
Full guide →Arriving in Rhode Island, TX
Full guide →“The Ocean State” · Founded 1790
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 7h 20m. Total distance: 368.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 20m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.9 miles on United States Highway 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Rhode Island, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.9 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 39.2 miles (US 77): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Rhode Island, TX before the return drive.
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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