Origin
Beverly, TX
Morning in Beverly on Thursday
Local time
6:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beverly, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
80.5 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beverly, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Beverly, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 80.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Jack Kultgen Expressway, I 35 North, US 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.16 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
40.2 miles from Beverly, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 80.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m 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 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 80.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Jack Kultgen Expressway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
651 ft
325 ft
Total Climb
350 ft
Total Descent
443 ft
Highest Point
651 ft
~23 mi in
Elevation Range
326 ft
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Beverly, TX to Rhode Island, TX is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Beverly, TX to Rhode Island, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Jack Kultgen Expressway | — | — |
| I 35 North | — | — |
| US 84 | — | — |
| North Jack Kultgen Expressway | — | — |
| East Waco Drive | — | — |
| Bellmead Drive | — | — |
| Highway 84 | — | — |
| Highway 31 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beverly, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on South Valley Mills Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Valley Mills Drive
2
Turn left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
3
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
443 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 35 North, US 77 North
4
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
5
Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
7
Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
8
Turn right onto East Waco Drive
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Waco Drive
9
Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bellmead Drive
10
Continue on East US Highway 84
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East US Highway 84
11
Continue on State Highway 31
17 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 31
12
Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Hubbard Bypass
13
Continue on State Highway 31
19 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 31
14
Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Corsicana Bypass
15
Turn right onto South Interstate 45
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Interstate 45
16
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
17
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
19 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward FM 833
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
FM 833
19
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
308 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Interstate 45
20
Turn left
1.3 mi
·
3 min
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
North State Highway 75
22
Turn left onto East FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
23
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
1 sec
·
County Road 161
24
Arrive at your destination
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 40.2 miles from Beverly, TX, or about 46m 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 18 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 46m 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 18m
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 Beverly, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beverly, TX
This is one driving day of about 80.5 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Beverly, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.2 mi from Beverly, TX · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.2 miles from Beverly, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.16 one way
$24.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
| premium | $4.54 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.45 | $3.86 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.27 | $5.15 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
6:03 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
1h 32m 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 Beverly, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 80.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Jack Kultgen Expressway, I 35 North, US 84. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.2 miles from Beverly, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.16 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.
The drive from Beverly, TX to Rhode Island, TX is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Beverly, TX to Rhode Island, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beverly, TX to Rhode Island, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 325 ft to 651 ft elevation with about 350 ft of total climbing.
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