The drive from Caddo Mills, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 116.8 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Julius Schepps Freeway, Congressman Ralph Hall Highway, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.8 miles on Julius Schepps Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.65 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
58.4 miles from Caddo Mills, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 116.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 9m highway drive covering 116.8 miles, with most of the trip on Julius Schepps Freeway and Congressman Ralph Hall Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.8 miles on Julius Schepps Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Julius Schepps Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 68.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Julius Schepps Freeway and Congressman Ralph Hall Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in near I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 116.8 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: at 10.5 miles (I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 30.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.5 mi into trip|~14m in|I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Merge onto I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
29.2 mi into trip|~35m in
Take the exit toward I 635 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 56A
Toward I 635 South
5
30.1 mi into trip|~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 635 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 635 South
7
44.3 mi into trip|~52m in
Take the exit toward SH 310
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 474
Toward SH 310
7
114.2 mi into trip|~2h 4m 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.
On the drive from Caddo Mills, TX to Rhode Island, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sh 310 along the way.
Sh 310
44.3 mi in|~52m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Julius Schepps Freeway
68.8 mi
1h 9m
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
18.7 mi
20m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
14.1 mi
15m
State Highway 66
8.5 mi
10m
FM 833
1.3 mi
3m
West Interstate 30
1.1 mi
1m
East FM 833
0.9 mi
1m
South Central Expressway
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Julius Schepps Freeway
— 68.8 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caddo Mills, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on FM 36
215 ft·7 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto TX 66; FM 36
8.5 mi·10 min·State Highway 66
3
Continue on TX 66
0.3 mi·28 sec·East Main Street
4
Turn left onto FM 548
0.4 mi·42 sec·South Elm Street
5
Turn right onto West Interstate 30
1.1 mi·1 min·West Interstate 30
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 30 West
7
Merge onto I 30; US 67
19 mi·20 min·Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 56AToward I 635 South
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward I 635 South
10
Merge onto I 635
14 mi·15 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 474Toward SH 310Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto TX 310
0.5 mi·48 sec·South Central Expressway
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 45 South: HoustonUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 45
69 mi·1 hr 9 min·Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 206Toward FM 833Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft·10 sec·North Interstate 45
17
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi·3 min·FM 833
18
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft·1 sec·North State Highway 75
19
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi·1 min·East FM 833
20
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft·0 sec·County Road 161
21
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 58.4 miles from Caddo Mills, TX, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.8 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 26 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.4 miles or 1h 7m 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 45m
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 Caddo Mills, 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 Caddo Mills, TX
This is one driving day of about 116.8 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Caddo Mills, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Julius Schepps Freeway for about 68.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.4 mi from Caddo Mills, TX
· 1h 7m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.65 one way
$35.30 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$19.32
$38.64
premium
$4.54
$20.85
$41.71
diesel
$5.61
$25.79
$51.58
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Central Expressway
(0.5 mi)$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35
0
$12.26
$5.61
Efficient EV
29.2
0
$10.22
$4.67
EV Truck/SUV
46.7
0
$16.35
$7.48
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Caddo Mills, TX
Evening
in Caddo Mills on Friday
Local time
7:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Evening
in Rhode Island on Friday
Local time
7:55 PM
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
13 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 9m 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 Caddo Mills, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 116.8 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Julius Schepps Freeway, Congressman Ralph Hall Highway, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.4 miles from Caddo Mills, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.65 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 18 significant decision points across 116.8 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: at 10.5 miles (I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 30.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Caddo Mills, TX to Rhode Island, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sh 310 along the way.
