Origin
Garland, TX
Morning in Garland on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garland, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h
Distance
185.6 mi
299 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 48m
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6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 26m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Garland, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 185.6 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on TX 155, US 271, State Highway 31 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26 miles on TX 155. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
92.8 miles from Garland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h highway drive covering 185.6 miles, with most of the trip on TX 155 and US 271. The longest continuous stretch is about 26 miles on TX 155.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 155 is the longest continuous segment at about 26 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
490 ft
276 ft
Total Climb
497 ft
Total Descent
489 ft
Highest Point
490 ft
~106.1 mi in
Elevation Range
213 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 155 and US 271. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near US 259 / US Highway 259 South.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 259 / US Highway 259 South): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.6 miles (US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 259 / US Highway 259 South
At end of road, turn right onto US 259 / US Highway 259 South
Navigation decision point
5
35.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount P...
5
82.6 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
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US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
83.4 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
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TX 155
Turn left onto TX 155
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
137.5 mi into trip
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~2h 47m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Garland, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Sh 49, Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris and Pittsburg.
Sh 49
35.9 mi in
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~47m
Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant
35.9 mi in
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~47m
Paris
35.9 mi in
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~47m
Pittsburg
35.9 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 155 | 26 mi | 30m |
| US 271 | 22.6 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 31 East | 21 mi | 24m |
| I 30 | 17.1 mi | 17m |
| US Highway 259 South | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| FM 59 | 12.6 mi | 22m |
| FM 488 | 10.3 mi | 18m |
| North US Highway 287 | 6.8 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
TX 155
— 26 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on FM 1701
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
FM 1701
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 259
16 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 South
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
4
Merge onto I 30
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 30
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
6
Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Lakewood Drive
7
Turn left onto US 271
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Ferguson Road
8
Turn straight onto US 271
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Bill Ratliff Freeway
9
Continue on South US Highway 271
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South US Highway 271
10
Continue on US 271
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 271
11
Turn straight onto TX 155
13 mi
·
15 min
·
TX 155
12
Turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto TX 155
13 mi
·
14 min
·
TX 155
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto US 271; TX 155
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 271
15
Turn right onto Loop 323
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Northeast Loop 323
16
Continue on Loop 323
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Northwest Loop 323
17
Continue on Loop 323
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Southwest Loop 323
18
Turn right onto TX 31
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Chandler Highway
19
Continue on TX 31
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 31 West
20
Continue on TX 31
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Highway 31
21
Continue on TX 31
21 mi
·
24 min
·
State Highway 31 East
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
23
Merge onto US 175; TX 19; Loop 7
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Dewitt C Greer Loop
24
Turn left onto Mill Run Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Run Road
25
Turn right onto FM 753
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
FM 753
26
Turn left onto FM 59
13 mi
·
22 min
·
FM 59
27
Turn right onto US 287
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
North US Highway 287
28
Turn left onto FM 488
10 mi
·
18 min
·
FM 488
29
Turn right onto FM 833
6.8 mi
·
7 min
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East FM 833
30
Turn left onto County Road 161
10 ft
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0 sec
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County Road 161
31
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.8 miles from Garland, TX, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.8 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 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 Garland, 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 Garland, TX
This is one driving day of about 185.6 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Garland, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on TX 155 for about 26 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.8 mi from Garland, TX · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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
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
$28.04 one way
$56.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $30.70 | $61.39 |
| premium | $4.54 | $33.14 | $66.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.98 | $81.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.49 | $8.91 |
| Efficient EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.24 | $7.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.2 | 0 | $25.98 | $11.88 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Morning in Rhode Island on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 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
8 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
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Garland, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 185.6 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 155, US 271, State Highway 31 East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.8 miles from Garland, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 259 / US Highway 259 South): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.6 miles (US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Garland, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Sh 49, Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris and Pittsburg.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 276 ft to 490 ft elevation with about 497 ft of total climbing.
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