Trip from Alpine, TX to Rhode Island, TX

Drive Time

9h 50m

Distance

534 mi

859 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$82

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

9h 41m ★

6 AM

9h 50m

8 AM

10h 8m

10 AM

9h 56m

12 PM

9h 55m

3 PM

9h 57m

5 PM

10h 7m

8 PM

9h 45m

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

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Rhode Island, TX

Beth Fitzpatrick

Trip Overview

The drive from Alpine, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 534 miles and takes about 9h 50m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor, US 84, United States Highway 190 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 155.5 miles on La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor. At current regular gas prices, budget about $81.57 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

267 miles from Alpine, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 534 miles and 9h 50m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor and US 84.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 56 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor is the longest continuous segment at about 155.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

At 9h 50m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 6th Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 534 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: near the start (North 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 211 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 367.3 miles (US 84): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 36 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North 6th Street

Turn left onto North 6th Street

Navigation decision point

211 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in

Take the exit toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett

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

Exit 404 Toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett

367.3 mi into trip | ~6h 38m in | US 84

At end of road, turn right onto US 84

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

458 mi into trip | ~8h 24m in

Take the exit toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 338 Toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive

531.4 mi into trip | ~9h 45m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Alpine, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Loop 467 and Rm 864: Fort Mckavett.

Loop 467

211 mi in | ~3h 29m

Rm 864: Fort Mckavett

211 mi in | ~3h 29m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor	155.5 mi	2h 26m
US 84	83.5 mi	1h 33m
United States Highway 190	59.6 mi	1h 14m
Ranch Road 864	42 mi	45m
State Highway 31	35.8 mi	38m
South US Higway 67	25.4 mi	28m
US Highway 67	21.6 mi	24m
North High Street	21.3 mi	31m

Longest stretch: La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor — 155.5 mi, about 2h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 67; US 90

242 ft · 8 sec · West Avenue E

Turn left onto North 6th Street

338 ft · 20 sec · North 6th Street

Turn left onto US 67; US 90

0.7 mi · 52 sec · West Holland Avenue

Continue on US 67; US 90

7.6 mi · 8 min · East US Highway 90

Turn slight left onto US 67

22 mi · 24 min · US Highway 67

Continue on US 67

25 mi · 28 min · South US Higway 67

Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Interstate 10 West

Take the ramp onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

156 mi · 2 hr 26 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

Toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 404 Toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett

Turn left onto Loop 467

263 ft · 6 sec · Loop 467

Continue on Loop 467

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Loop 467

Continue on RM 864

42 mi · 45 min · Ranch Road 864

At end of road, turn right onto US 190

16 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190

At end of road, turn left onto US 83; US 190

1.2 mi · 1 min · Frisco Avenue

Turn right onto US 190

11 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190

Continue on US 190

19 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 190

Continue on US 190

0.9 mi · 1 min · Menard Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 87; US 190; US 377

1.4 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 87; US 190; US 377

131 ft · 1 sec · Commerce Street

Turn right onto US 190; US 377

218 ft · 5 sec · Church Street

Turn right onto US 190; US 377

327 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto US 190; US 377

0.7 mi · 52 sec · Bridge Street

Turn right onto US 190

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Boy Street

Continue on US 190

41 mi · 46 min · United States Highway 190

Turn left onto TX 16

21 mi · 31 min · North High Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 183; TX 16

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Fisher Street

Turn right onto Loop 15

0.5 mi · 55 sec · 4th Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 84

83 mi · 1 hr 33 min · US 84

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto Spur 298

1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 298

Toward Spur 298: Franklin Avenue

Turn slight right

258 ft · 9 sec

Take the ramp onto South Valley Mills Drive

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Valley Mills Drive

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Merge onto Loop 396

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Valley Mills Drive

Turn left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

Take the ramp

444 ft · 10 sec

Toward I 35 North, US 77 North

Continue on US 77

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 77

Merge onto I 35; US 77

2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Exit 338 Toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

0.3 mi · 30 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

Turn right onto US 84

0.3 mi · 52 sec · East Waco Drive

Continue on US 84

2.6 mi · 4 min · Bellmead Drive

Continue on US 84

2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

Continue on TX 31

17 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

Continue on TX 31

5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass

Continue on TX 31

19 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31

Turn right onto TX 31

5.5 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto South Interstate 45

0.5 mi · 50 sec · South Interstate 45

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Merge onto I 45

20 mi · 19 min · I 45

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 206 Toward FM 833 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto North Interstate 45

307 ft · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

Turn left onto FM 833

1.3 mi · 3 min · FM 833

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

52 ft · 1 sec · North State Highway 75

Turn left onto FM 833

0.9 mi · 1 min · East FM 833

Turn right onto County Road 161

10 ft · 0 sec · County Road 161

Arrive at destination

County Road 161

Trip Plan

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 267 miles from Alpine, TX, or about 4h 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 155.5 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 117 miles or 2h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 267 miles or 4h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 267 miles or 4h 30m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 8h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rhode Island, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Alpine, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Alpine, TX

Aim for roughly 267 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Rhode Island, TX

Aim for roughly 267 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 117 miles from Alpine, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor for about 155.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 267 mi from Alpine, TX · 4h 30m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Live Oak, TX

176 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Killeen, TX

352 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Killeen, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Killeen, TX

267 mi · about 4.9h in

A practical overnight split lands near Killeen, TX after about 267 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

McCamey, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 117 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kerrville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 267 miles from Alpine, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 155.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 267 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.

Arriving in Rhode Island, TX

The final approach into Rhode Island, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rhode Island, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Rhode Island, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$81.57 one way

$163.14 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 187 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$89.39	$178.78
premium	$4.59	$96.52	$193.04
diesel	$5.64	$118.64	$237.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$82

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$212–$322

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 186.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $56 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	160.2	1	$56.07	$25.63
Efficient EV	133.5	1	$46.72	$21.36
EV Truck/SUV	213.6	2	$74.76	$34.18

Gas CO2

187 kg

EV CO2

62 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Alpine, TX

Morning in Alpine on Monday

Local time

6:13 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rhode Island, TX

Morning in Rhode Island on Monday

Local time

6:13 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

15 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

9h 50m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Alpine, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 534 miles and takes about 9h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor, US 84, United States Highway 190. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 267 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 267 miles from Alpine, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $81.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Alpine, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Loop 467 and Rm 864: Fort Mckavett.

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Trip from Alpine, TX to Rhode Island, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Rhode Island, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Alpine, TX

Rhode Island, TX

Same local time

15 degrees warmer at arrival

9h 50m on the road

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