Fort Davis, TX to Rhode Island, TX is 557.1 miles and takes about 10h 13m via TX 17 and US 84, with a fuel budget near $84 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive is recommended for 2 days, suggesting an overnight stop is ideal to comfortably cover the distance. You'll be traveling through the Great Plains region for both your departure and arrival points. The primary roads are mostly highways, making for a relatively straightforward, long-distance journey. Plan for a trip that balances driving time with the opportunity to rest and recharge.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
278.6 miles from Fort Davis, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 41m into the drive
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This route features a high highway share of 84%, indicating it's largely composed of faster, more direct roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 232.8 miles on TX 17, which will be your longest uninterrupted segment. While much of the drive will be on main highways like US 84 and United States Highway 190, this long segment on TX 17 might offer a change of pace. Expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of this long-distance trip, with the focus being on covering ground efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 52 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 232.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 17 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 234.1 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 557.1 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 234.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 276.7 miles (US 190 / West US Highway 190): Navigation decision point; at 390.4 miles (US 84): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 35 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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234.1 mi into trip|~3h 53m in
Take the exit toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 404
Toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett
5
276.7 mi into trip|~4h 39m in|US 190 / West US Highway 190
At end of road, turn right onto US 190 / West US Highway 190
Navigation decision point
6
390.4 mi into trip|~7h 2m in|US 84
At end of road, turn right onto US 84
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
481.1 mi into trip|~8h 47m in
Take the exit toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 338
Toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
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554.5 mi into trip|~10h 8m 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.
Between Fort Davis, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Loop 467 and Rm 864: Fort Mckavett.
Loop 467
234.1 mi in|~3h 53m
Rm 864: Fort Mckavett
234.1 mi in|~3h 53m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
TX 17
232.8 mi
3h 51m
US 84
83.5 mi
1h 33m
United States Highway 190
59.6 mi
1h 14m
Ranch Road 864
42 mi
45m
State Highway 31
35.8 mi
38m
North High Street
21.3 mi
31m
I 45
19.8 mi
19m
West US Highway 190
16.4 mi
17m
Longest stretch:
TX 17
— 232.8 mi, about 3h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Davis, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
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Start on TX 17; TX 118
1.3 mi·1 min·State Street
2
Turn right onto TX 17
31 mi·37 min·TX 17
3
At end of road, turn right onto TX 17
7.4 mi·11 min·TX 17
4
Take the ramp onto TX 17
195 mi·3 hr 2 min·TX 17
Toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 404Toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett
6
Turn left onto Loop 467
263 ft·6 sec·Loop 467
7
Continue on Loop 467
0.2 mi·11 sec·Loop 467
8
Continue on RM 864
42 mi·45 min·Ranch Road 864
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 190
16 mi·17 min·West US Highway 190
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 83; US 190
1.2 mi·1 min·Frisco Avenue
11
Turn right onto US 190
11 mi·11 min·East US Highway 190
12
Continue on US 190
19 mi·27 min·United States Highway 190
13
Continue on US 190
0.9 mi·1 min·Menard Highway
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 87; US 190; US 377
1.4 mi·1 min·Bridge Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 87; US 190; US 377
131 ft·1 sec·Commerce Street
16
Turn right onto US 190; US 377
218 ft·5 sec·Church Street
17
Turn right onto US 190; US 377
327 ft·14 sec·Main Street
18
Turn left onto US 190; US 377
0.7 mi·52 sec·Bridge Street
19
Turn right onto US 190
0.1 mi·8 sec·Boy Street
20
Continue on US 190
41 mi·46 min·United States Highway 190
21
Turn left onto TX 16
21 mi·31 min·North High Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 183; TX 16
0.3 mi·24 sec·Fisher Street
23
Turn right onto Loop 15
0.5 mi·55 sec·4th Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto US 84
83 mi·1 hr 33 min·US 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit onto Spur 298
1.5 mi·2 min·Spur 298
Toward Spur 298: Franklin Avenue
26
Turn slight right
258 ft·9 sec
27
Take the ramp onto South Valley Mills Drive
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Valley Mills Drive
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·15 sec
29
Merge onto Loop 396
1.5 mi·2 min·South Valley Mills Drive
30
Turn left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.9 mi·1 min·South Jack Kultgen Expressway
31
Take the ramp
444 ft·10 sec
Toward I 35 North, US 77 North
32
Continue on US 77
0.3 mi·34 sec·US 77
33
Merge onto I 35; US 77
2.7 mi·3 min·South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
Exit 338Toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.3 mi·30 sec·North Jack Kultgen Expressway
36
Turn right onto US 84
0.3 mi·52 sec·East Waco Drive
37
Continue on US 84
2.6 mi·4 min·Bellmead Drive
38
Continue on US 84
2.7 mi·3 min·East US Highway 84
39
Continue on TX 31
17 mi·17 min·State Highway 31
40
Continue on TX 31
5.3 mi·5 min·Hubbard Bypass
41
Continue on TX 31
19 mi·21 min·State Highway 31
42
Turn right onto TX 31
5.5 mi·6 min·Corsicana Bypass
Use the straight lane.
43
Turn right onto South Interstate 45
0.5 mi·50 sec·South Interstate 45
44
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
45
Merge onto I 45
20 mi·19 min·I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 206Toward FM 833Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft·10 sec·North Interstate 45
48
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi·3 min·FM 833
49
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft·1 sec·North State Highway 75
50
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi·1 min·East FM 833
51
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft·0 sec·County Road 161
52
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
Given the 10h 13m duration, splitting this drive over 2 days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for stops. With only 2 recommended stops, you'll want to plan them strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or where you intend to stay overnight. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 232.8-mile stretch on TX 17, as services might be less frequent. Your estimated fuel cost is $84, so budget accordingly.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 278.6 miles from Fort Davis, TX, or about 4h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 123 miles or 2h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 278.6 miles or 4h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 278.6 miles or 4h 41m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 7m
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 Fort Davis, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Davis, TX
Aim for roughly 279 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Rhode Island, TX
Aim for roughly 279 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 123 miles from Fort Davis, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on TX 17 for about 232.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 278.6 mi from Fort Davis, TX
· 4h 41m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 480.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$84.18 one way
$168.36 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg195 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$92.14
$184.28
premium
$4.54
$99.47
$198.93
diesel
$5.61
$123.00
$246.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 194.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
167.1
2
$58.50
$26.74
Efficient EV
139.3
1
$48.75
$22.28
EV Truck/SUV
222.8
2
$77.99
$35.65
Gas CO2
195 kg
EV CO2
65 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Fort Davis, TX
Night
in Fort Davis on Friday
Local time
10:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Night
in Rhode Island on Friday
Local time
10:28 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
21 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
10h 13m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fort Davis, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 557.1 miles and takes about 10h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 17, US 84, United States Highway 190. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 279 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 278.6 miles from Fort Davis, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $84.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 557.1 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 234.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 276.7 miles (US 190 / West US Highway 190): Navigation decision point; at 390.4 miles (US 84): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fort Davis, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Loop 467 and Rm 864: Fort Mckavett.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Waco Mammoth National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
