Origin
Beach City, TX
Morning in Beach City on Friday
Local time
10:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beach City, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
197.6 mi
318 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beach City, TX
Rodox
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Beach City, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 197.6 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Drive, Seacrest Park Road, Tri City Beach Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.86 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
98.8 miles from Beach City, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 197.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 11m drive with frequent turns across 197.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Beach City, TX to Rhode Island, TX is easy. At 3h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beach City, TX to Rhode Island, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Drive | — | — |
| Seacrest Park Road | — | — |
| Tri City Beach Road | — | — |
| East Grand Parkway South | — | — |
| TX 99 West | — | — |
| TX 146 | — | — |
| Highway 146 | — | — |
| South Alexander Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ocean Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beach City, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on the route
269 ft
·
25 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Ocean Drive
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ocean Drive
3
Turn right onto Seacrest Park Road
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Seacrest Park Road
4
Turn left onto Tri City Beach Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Tri City Beach Road
5
Turn right
3.9 mi
·
7 min
6
Turn left onto East Grand Parkway South
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Grand Parkway South
7
Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 West
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
TX 99 West
8
Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Grand Parkway South
9
Take the exit slight right toward TX 146 Business: Tri-Cities Beach Road, ML Wismer Drive, Lee Drive/Causeway Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
TX 146 Business: Tri-Cities Beach Road, ML Wismer Drive, Lee Drive/Causeway Road
10
Continue on East Grand Parkway South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Grand Parkway South
11
Turn right onto South State Highway 146
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
South State Highway 146
12
Continue on South Alexander Drive
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Alexander Drive
13
Turn left onto East Texas Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Texas Avenue
14
Turn right onto Decker Drive
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Decker Drive
15
Take the ramp straight toward Spur 330 West
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Spur 330 West
16
Merge slight left onto Decker Drive
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Decker Drive
17
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
East Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 610 South, I 610 North
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 610 South, I 610 North
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 610 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 610 North
20
Merge slight left onto East Loop North
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East Loop North
21
Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hardy Toll Road North
22
Continue on Hardy Toll Road
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Hardy Toll Road
23
Merge slight left
133 mi
·
2 hr 17 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward FM 833
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
FM 833
25
Turn right
1.0 mi
·
2 min
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
North State Highway 75
27
Turn left onto East FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
28
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
1 sec
·
County Road 161
29
Arrive at your destination
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 98.8 miles from Beach City, TX, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
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 43 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.8 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
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 Beach City, 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 Beach City, TX
This is one driving day of about 197.6 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Beach City, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.8 mi from Beach City, TX · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.8 miles from Beach City, 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
$29.86 one way
$59.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $32.68 | $65.36 |
| premium | $4.54 | $35.28 | $70.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.63 | $87.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.75 | $9.48 |
| Efficient EV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.29 | $7.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79 | 0 | $27.66 | $12.65 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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 Friday
Local time
10:23 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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beach City, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 197.6 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Drive, Seacrest Park Road, Tri City Beach Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.8 miles from Beach City, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.86 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Beach City, TX to Rhode Island, TX is easy. At 3h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beach City, TX to Rhode Island, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beach City, TX to Rhode Island, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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