Origin
Fairview, TX
Afternoon in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
133.2 mi
214 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Fairview, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 133.2 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Farm-to-Market Road 730, Boyd Rot Road 730 North, Northwest Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.35 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.6 miles from Fairview, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 12m drive with frequent turns across 133.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Farm-to-Market Road 730 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fairview, TX to Rhode Island, TX is easy. At 2h 12m 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 Fairview, TX to Rhode Island, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farm-to-Market Road 730 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boyd Rot Road 730 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 199 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jacksboro Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Worth Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Henderson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wind Roundabout | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Farm-to-Market Road 730
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on County Road 4765
49 ft
·
4 sec
·
County Road 4765
2
Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 730
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 730
3
Continue on Boyd Rot Road 730 North
6.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Boyd Rot Road 730 North
4
Turn left onto Northwest Parkway
443 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northwest Parkway
5
Take the ramp slight left toward TX 199 East
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
TX 199 East
6
Merge slight left onto Jacksboro Highway
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
7
Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
8
Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
9
Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
10
Continue on Jacksboro Highway
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
11
Continue on North Henderson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Henderson Street
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wind Roundabout
13
Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Henderson Street
14
Turn left onto West 5th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
15
Take the ramp slight right toward I 35W North, I 30 East
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 35W North, I 30 East
16
Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, US 287 South: Waxahachie, Dallas
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 East, US 287 South: Waxahachie, Dallas
17
Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
18
Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
51 mi
·
56 min
·
US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 45 South: Corsicana
20
Merge slight left
41 mi
·
40 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward FM 833
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
FM 833
22
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
308 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Interstate 45
23
Turn left
1.3 mi
·
3 min
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
North State Highway 75
25
Turn left onto East FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
26
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
1 sec
·
County Road 161
27
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 66.6 miles from Fairview, TX, or about 1h 6m 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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.6 miles or 1h 6m 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 48m
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 Fairview, 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 Fairview, TX
This is one driving day of about 133.2 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairview, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.6 mi from Fairview, TX · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.6 miles from Fairview, 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
$20.35 one way
$40.69 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.30 | $44.60 |
| premium | $4.59 | $24.08 | $48.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.59 | $59.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40 | 0 | $13.99 | $6.39 |
| Efficient EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.65 | $5.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.65 | $8.52 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Afternoon in Rhode Island on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
2 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 12m 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 Fairview, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 133.2 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Farm-to-Market Road 730, Boyd Rot Road 730 North, Northwest Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.6 miles from Fairview, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.35 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 Fairview, TX to Rhode Island, TX is easy. At 2h 12m 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 Fairview, TX to Rhode Island, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairview, TX to Rhode Island, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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