Origin
Azle, TX
Morning in Azle on Thursday
Local time
11:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Azle, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
122 mi
196 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Azle, TX
Sheng-lu Wu
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Azle, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 122 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 287, I 45, Jacksboro Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.7 miles on US 287. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61 miles from Azle, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 122 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 22m highway drive covering 122 miles, with most of the trip on US 287 and I 45. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.7 miles on US 287.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 50.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
707 ft
349 ft
Total Climb
131 ft
Total Descent
445 ft
Highest Point
707 ft
Elevation Range
358 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 287 and I 45. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Southeast Parkway Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 122 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 0.5 miles (Southeast Parkway Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (US 287 Bus): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Southeast Parkway Street
Turn right onto Southeast Parkway Street
Navigation decision point
6
17.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 287 Bus
Take the ramp onto US 287 Bus toward I 35W North, I 30 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W North, I 30 East
8
25.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East, US 287 South: Waxahachie, Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 34A
Toward I 20 East, US 287 South: Waxahachie, Dal...
9
27.2 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
119.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m 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 Azle, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Dallas and Waxahachie.
Dallas
25.7 mi in
|
~36m
Waxahachie
27.2 mi in
|
~38m
|
via US 287
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 287 | 50.7 mi | 56m |
| I 45 | 40.9 mi | 40m |
| Jacksboro Highway | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| US 287 Bus | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| Lake Worth Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| FM 833 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Henderson Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East FM 833 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 287
— 50.7 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Azle, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on Locust Street
141 ft
·
11 sec
·
Locust Street
2
Turn left onto Loop 344
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto North Stewart Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Stewart Street
4
Turn right onto Southeast Parkway Street
359 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southeast Parkway Street
5
Take the ramp
406 ft
·
9 sec
Toward TX 199 East
6
Merge onto TX 199
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on TX 199
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on TX 199
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
9
Continue on TX 199
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
10
Continue on TX 199
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on TX 199
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Henderson Street
12
Enter roundabout onto TX 199
113 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Henderson Street
13
Continue on TX 199
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Henderson Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto West 5th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
15
Take the ramp onto US 287 Bus
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 287 Bus
Toward I 35W North, I 30 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 34A
Toward I 20 East, US 287 South: Waxahachie, Dallas
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 20; US 287
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
51 mi
·
56 min
·
US 287
Exit 444
Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 45 South: Corsicana
20
Merge onto I 45; US 287
41 mi
·
40 min
·
I 45; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 206
Toward FM 833
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Interstate 45
23
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 833
24
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
25
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
26
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 161
27
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61 miles from Azle, TX, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.7 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 27 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 58m
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 Azle, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Azle, TX
This is one driving day of about 122 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Azle, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 287 for about 50.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61 mi from Azle, TX · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61 miles from Azle, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.43 one way
$36.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $20.18 | $40.36 |
| premium | $4.54 | $21.78 | $43.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.94 | $53.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.81 | $5.86 |
| Efficient EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.08 | $7.81 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Morning in Rhode Island on Thursday
Local time
11:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
24% chance
Live forecast
73°F
Mansfield, TX
61 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
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
2h 22m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Azle, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 122 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 287, I 45, Jacksboro Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61 miles from Azle, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 122 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: at 0.5 miles (Southeast Parkway Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (US 287 Bus): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Azle, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Dallas and Waxahachie.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 349 ft to 707 ft elevation with about 131 ft of total climbing.
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