Origin
Eagle Mountain, TX
Evening in Eagle Mountain on Thursday
Local time
8:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagle Mountain, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
124.8 mi
201 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagle Mountain, TX
Sebastián Kvašňák
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
This straightforward 124.8-mile journey from Eagle Mountain to Rhode Island, Texas, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Julius Schepps Freeway, SH 183 TEXpress, and I 820 TEXpress, this drive is over 90% highway, offering a consistent pace. With an estimated fuel cost of $19, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Great Plains region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays here; it's a perfect candidate for a day trip or an easy leg of a longer adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
62.4 miles from Eagle Mountain, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 124.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 124.8-mile route, with 91% of it being on major roadways like the Julius Schepps Freeway and I 820 TEXpress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a solid 79.4 miles on the Julius Schepps Freeway, meaning you can settle in for a substantial period without many turns. This profile suggests a consistent driving experience, ideal for covering ground efficiently rather than seeking varied landscapes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 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 79.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Julius Schepps Freeway and SH 183 TEXpress. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near West Bailey Boswell Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 124.8 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 1.7 miles (West Bailey Boswell Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (I 820 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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West Bailey Boswell Road
Turn left onto West Bailey Boswell Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 820 TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas E...
8
40.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
7
42.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 South: Houston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 45 South: Houston
7
122.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m 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 Eagle Mountain, TX to Rhode Island, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Commerce Street West along the way.
Commerce Street West
40.8 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Julius Schepps Freeway | 79.4 mi | 1h 21m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 15 mi | 14m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 6.9 mi | 6m |
| SH 121/183 TEXpress | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 4 mi | 5m |
| North Saginaw Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Bailey Boswell Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Boat Club Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Julius Schepps Freeway
— 79.4 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Mountain, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on Timber Oaks Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Timber Oaks Drive
2
Turn left onto Cape Royale Drive
205 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cape Royale Drive
3
Turn right onto FM 1220
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Boat Club Road
4
Turn left onto West Bailey Boswell Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Bailey Boswell Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto West Bailey Boswell Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Bailey Boswell Road
6
Turn right onto US 287 Bus
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Saginaw Boulevard
7
Turn left onto East Industrial Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Industrial Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto FM 156
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Blue Mound Road
9
Turn left onto Northeast Loop 820
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Northeast Loop 820
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 820 East
11
Merge onto I 820
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 820
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast Loop
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
12 mi
·
11 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
17
Merge onto TX 183
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
·
John W Carpenter Freeway
18
Merge onto I 35E
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
21
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn left onto McKinney Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
McKinney Avenue
23
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 75 North
24
Merge onto Spur 366
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 45 South: Houston
Use the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto I 45
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 45
76 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 206
Toward FM 833
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Interstate 45
30
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 833
31
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
32
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
33
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 161
34
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
Given this route's 2 hour and 20 minute duration, it's best tackled as a single-day trip. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially on the TEXpress sections. With no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks around the 124.8-mile distance, perhaps around the halfway mark. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $19 estimated cost is based on the full journey, and it’s always wise to refuel before hitting that longest 79.4-mile stretch on Julius Schepps Freeway.
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 62.4 miles from Eagle Mountain, TX, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.4 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.4 miles or 1h 14m 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 55m
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 Eagle Mountain, 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 Eagle Mountain, TX
This is one driving day of about 124.8 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Eagle Mountain, 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 79.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.4 mi from Eagle Mountain, TX · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 62.4 miles from Eagle Mountain, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Julius Schepps Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.4 miles.
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
$18.86 one way
$37.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
| premium | $4.54 | $22.28 | $44.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.55 | $55.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.10 | $5.99 |
| Efficient EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.92 | $4.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.47 | $7.99 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Evening in Rhode Island on Thursday
Local time
8:11 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
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 20m 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 Eagle Mountain, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 124.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Julius Schepps Freeway, SH 183 TEXpress, I 820 TEXpress. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.4 miles from Eagle Mountain, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.86 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 29 significant decision points across 124.8 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 1.7 miles (West Bailey Boswell Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (I 820 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Eagle Mountain, TX to Rhode Island, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Commerce Street West along the way.
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