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Trip from Seymour, TX to Rhode Island, 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
4h 55m
Distance
272.1 mi
438 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 42m
★
6 AM
4h 55m
8 AM
5h 22m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seymour, TX
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Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
Seymour, TX to Rhode Island, TX is 272.1 miles and takes about 4h 55m via Central East Freeway and US 82, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Texas. With a 98% highway share, expect minimal interruptions and a consistent pace. It's a practical option if you need to cover ground efficiently without venturing off major thoroughfares. Plan for a single-day trip, as the duration is well within typical driving limits.
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
136 miles from Seymour, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central East Freeway | 98.6 mi | 1h 45m |
| Julius Schepps Freeway | 79.4 mi | 1h 21m |
| US 82 | 49 mi | 55m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 15 mi | 14m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| US 81 | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| SH 121/183 TEXpress | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Central East Freeway
— 98.6 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seymour, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business; TX 114
0.6 mi
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43 sec
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North Main Street
2
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi
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1 min
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US Highway 82
3
Take the exit onto US 82
48 mi
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53 min
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US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82
0.9 mi
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1 min
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US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
5
Merge onto US 82; US 281; US 287
0.3 mi
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19 sec
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Central East Freeway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi
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1 min
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Central East Freeway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
97 mi
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1 hr 43 min
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Central East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 81; US 287
4.6 mi
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4 min
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US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 35W; US 287
2.3 mi
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2 min
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North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 57
Toward I 820
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
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1 min
Toward I 820 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi
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24 sec
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Northeast Loop
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
Toward I 820 Express East Toll
14
Merge onto I 820 TEXpress
5.5 mi
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5 min
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I 820 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
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4 min
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SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
12 mi
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11 min
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SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi
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3 min
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SH 183 TEXpress
18
Merge onto TX 183
0.8 mi
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50 sec
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John W Carpenter Freeway
19
Merge onto I 35E
3.9 mi
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4 min
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North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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22 sec
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
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18 sec
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North Stemmons Freeway
22
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Turn left onto McKinney Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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McKinney Avenue
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 75 North
25
Merge onto Spur 366
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 45 South: Houston
Use the slight right lane.
27
Merge onto I 45
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 45
76 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 206
Toward FM 833
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft
·
10 sec
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North Interstate 45
31
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi
·
3 min
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FM 833
32
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
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North State Highway 75
33
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
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1 min
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East FM 833
34
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
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0 sec
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County Road 161
35
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 55m estimated drive time, departing in the morning is ideal to give you ample daylight. Since the total trip is under 5 hours and has a fuel cost of around $41, you can easily complete it in one day. There's only one stop indicated, so consider making it a brief one to maximize your time. Keep an eye on fuel, especially during the 98.6-mile stretch on Central East Freeway, as services might be less frequent.
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 136 miles from Seymour, TX, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.6 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 60 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 2m
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 Seymour, 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 Seymour, TX
This is one driving day of about 272.1 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Seymour, 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 Central East Freeway for about 98.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136 miles from Seymour, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Central East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.6 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.
Wise County Northbound
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Navarro County Northbound Rest Area
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Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Navarro County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
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QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.4 mi from route
TA
1.6 mi from route
Texas Travel Information Center at Wichita Falls
2.2 mi from route
Mr. Fuel Travel Center
2.4 mi from route
City Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Dallas, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19724823055
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 295 decision points cluster between mile 156.7 and 269.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
156.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m in
Take the exit toward I 820
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward I 820
7
157.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 820 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 820 East
8
188.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
7
189.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 South: Houston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 45 South: Houston
7
269.5 mi into trip
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~4h 50m in
Take the exit toward FM 833
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 206
Toward FM 833
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.11 one way
$82.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $45.00 | $90.01 |
| premium | $4.54 | $48.58 | $97.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.08 | $120.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.6 | 1 | $28.57 | $13.06 |
| Efficient EV | 68 | 0 | $23.81 | $10.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.8 | 1 | $38.09 | $17.41 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% 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
Seymour, TX
Late night in Seymour on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Late night in Rhode Island on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Saginaw, TX
136 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
22 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 55m 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 drive is heavily focused on highways, with 98% of the 272.1 miles on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 98.6 miles on Central East Freeway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent cruising experience with relatively few diversions from the main path. The majority of your time will be spent on these well-maintained, high-speed corridors.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.6 mi on Central East Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central East Freeway and Julius Schepps Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 156.7 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 29 significant decision points across 272.1 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 156.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 157.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Seymour, TX to Rhode Island, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Commerce Street West along the way.
Commerce Street West
188.1 mi in
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~3h 24m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 55m. Total distance: 272.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 55m 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 98.6 miles on Central East Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 23 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 23 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 156.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 157.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Rhode Island, 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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