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Trip from West, TX to Rhode Island, 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

1h 29m

Distance

77.2 mi

124 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in McLennan County, Texas, United States

West, TX

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Downtown Rhode Island, TX, TX

Rhode Island, TX

Beth Fitzpatrick

Trip Overview

This 60.5-mile drive from West, TX, to Rhode Island, TX, will take you about 1 hour and 12 minutes to complete. It's a short, straightforward journey entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it an ideal candidate for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate East Oak Street, Heritage Parkway, and Highway 31. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $9, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion. The overall feel is a local drive with frequent turns, so don't expect long stretches of highway.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 31 30.8 mi 33m
I 45 19.8 mi 19m
Heritage Parkway 12 mi 17m
Corsicana Bypass 5.5 mi 6m
Hubbard Bypass 5.3 mi 5m
FM 833 1.3 mi 3m
East FM 833 0.9 mi 1m
South Interstate 45 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 31 — 30.8 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

29 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto FM 2114

0.4 mi · 40 sec · East Oak Street
3

Continue on FM 2311

12 mi · 17 min · Heritage Parkway
4

Turn left onto TX 31

12 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31
5

Continue on TX 31

5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass
6

Continue on TX 31

19 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31
7

Turn right onto TX 31

5.5 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn right onto South Interstate 45

0.5 mi · 50 sec · South Interstate 45
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
10

Merge onto I 45

20 mi · 19 min · I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 206 Toward FM 833 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn left onto North Interstate 45

307 ft · 10 sec · North Interstate 45
13

Turn left onto FM 833

1.3 mi · 3 min · FM 833
14

At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833

52 ft · 1 sec · North State Highway 75
15

Turn left onto FM 833

0.9 mi · 1 min · East FM 833
16

Turn right onto County Road 161

10 ft · 0 sec · County Road 161
17

Arrive at destination

County Road 161

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hubbard, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hubbard, TX

39 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

Victoria, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hubbard, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.6 miles from West, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 74.6 — 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 2114 / East Oak Street

Turn right onto FM 2114 / East Oak Street

Navigation decision point

4
12.4 mi into trip | ~17m in | TX 31 / State Highway 31

Turn left onto TX 31 / State Highway 31

Navigation decision point

5
48.6 mi into trip | ~56m in | TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass

Turn right onto TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
54.8 mi into trip | ~1h 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
74.6 mi into trip | ~1h 23m 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

$11.67 one way

$23.33 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $12.77 $25.54
premium $4.54 $13.78 $27.57
diesel $5.61 $17.04 $34.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.2 0 $8.11 $3.71
Efficient EV 19.3 0 $6.76 $3.09
EV Truck/SUV 30.9 0 $10.81 $4.94

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% 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

West, TX

Late night in West on Tuesday

Local time

4:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SSE 5 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 20 at 5:57PM CDT until April 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 5:25PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Destination

Rhode Island, TX

Late night in Rhode Island on Tuesday

Local time

4:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSE 5 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 20 at 5:57PM CDT until April 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 5:25PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

65°F

Hubbard, TX

39 mi in

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

4 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

1h 29m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 60.5-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through local roads for the entire duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the profile suggests you'll be making frequent adjustments to your course. This means paying close attention to navigation and being ready to turn often as you make your way across the Texas landscape. It's a drive where you'll experience the local road network intimately.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.8 mi on State Highway 31.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 31 and I 45. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 2114 / East Oak Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 10 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 2114 / East Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (TX 31 / State Highway 31): Navigation decision point; at 48.6 miles (TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass): Lane positioning matters here.

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Dutch Bros. Coffee

Cafe

Later in the drive, short detour

59min in 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Corsicana, TX

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Su-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00

Golden Tea House

Cafe

Later in the drive, short detour

59min in 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cuisine: tea

Starbucks

Cafe

Later in the drive, short detour

59min in 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Subway

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

West, TX

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: 08:00-22:00

Visit website

Smokin Buns

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cuisine: barbecue

Kissing Pig Cafe

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cuisine: barbecue

Hours: Su-Sa 6:00-22:00

Layne's Chicken Fingers

Fast_food

Later in the drive, short detour

59min in 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Corsicana, TX

Cuisine: chicken

Hours: 10:30-22:00

Visit website

Cicis

Restaurant

Later in the drive, short detour

59min in 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Cuisine: pizza;buffet

Navarro Donuts

Fast_food

Later in the drive, short detour

59min in 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Cuisine: donut

Liberty Hill Park

Park

Around the midpoint, short detour

40min in 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Groppe Building

Memorial

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Best Theatre Building

Memorial

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

West

Memorial

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

First Presbyterian Church of West

Memorial

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

First Baptist Church of West

Memorial

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

St. Mary's School

Memorial

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Quality Inn

Hotel

Later in the drive, short detour

59min in 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour
Visit website

Travelers Inn

Motel

Later in the drive, short detour

59min in 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Corsicana, TX

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

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 1h 29m. Total distance: 77.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.8 miles on State Highway 31. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 2114 / East Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (TX 31 / State Highway 31): Navigation decision point; at 48.6 miles (TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rhode Island, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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