The drive from Anson, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 273.8 miles and takes about 4h 50m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, US 287, I 45 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 135 miles on I 20.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
136.9 miles from Anson, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 22m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 50m. Total distance: 273.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 50m highway drive covering 273.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and US 287. The longest continuous stretch is about 135 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 135 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 11th Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 273.8 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 (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 156.4 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|11th Street
Turn left onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.4 mi into trip|~24m in|I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
156.4 mi into trip|~2h 41m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
9
179 mi into trip|~3h 6m in|US 287
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 444
Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
7
271.2 mi into trip|~4h 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Anson, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport and Waxahachie.
Shreveport
156.4 mi in|~2h 41m|via I 20
Waxahachie
179 mi in|~3h 6m|via US 287
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
135 mi
2h 17m
US 287
50.7 mi
56m
I 45
40.9 mi
40m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi
24m
Commercial Avenue
18.6 mi
20m
Pine Street
2.4 mi
3m
FM 833
1.3 mi
3m
East FM 833
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 135 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anson, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on this road
170 ft·13 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto 11th Street
136 ft·6 sec·11th Street
3
Turn left onto US 83; US 277
0.1 mi·10 sec·West Court Plaza
4
Turn slight right onto US 83; US 277
19 mi·20 min·Commercial Avenue
5
Take the exit onto US 83 Bus
2.4 mi·3 min·Pine Street
Toward US 83 Business: Abilene
6
Turn slight right
389 ft·17 sec
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward I 20 East: Fort Worth
8
Merge onto I 20
135 mi·2 hr 17 min·I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20
23 mi·24 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, ShreveportUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
51 mi·56 min·US 287
Exit 444Toward US 287 South: Little Road, WaxahachieUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 45 South: Corsicana
12
Merge onto I 45; US 287
41 mi·40 min·I 45; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 206Toward FM 833Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft·10 sec·North Interstate 45
15
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi·3 min·FM 833
16
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft·1 sec·North State Highway 75
17
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi·1 min·East FM 833
18
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft·0 sec·County Road 161
19
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
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 136.9 miles from Anson, TX, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135 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 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.9 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 57m
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 Anson, 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 Anson, TX
This is one driving day of about 273.8 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Anson, 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 20 for about 135 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.9 mi from Anson, TX
· 2h 22m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.37 one way
$82.74 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg96 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$45.28
$90.57
premium
$4.54
$48.89
$97.77
diesel
$5.61
$60.45
$120.90
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: 95.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.1
1
$28.75
$13.14
Efficient EV
68.5
0
$23.96
$10.95
EV Truck/SUV
109.5
1
$38.33
$17.52
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Anson, TX
Late night
in Anson on Friday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Late night
in Rhode Island on Friday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
10 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 50m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anson, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 273.8 miles and takes about 4h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, US 287, I 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.9 miles from Anson, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 273.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 156.4 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Anson, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport and Waxahachie.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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