Origin
Grapeland, TX
Afternoon in Grapeland on Thursday
Local time
4:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grapeland, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
59.8 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grapeland, TX
Amar Preciado
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Grapeland, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 59.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 84, East Parker Street, US 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.7 miles on US 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 59.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 59.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 84 and East Parker Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.7 miles on US 84.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and East Parker Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 287 Business; FM 227.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 287 Business; FM 227): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (FM 227 / Plum Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (TX 294 / East Parker Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 287 Business; FM 227
Turn right onto US 287 Business; FM 227
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
FM 227 / Plum Street
Turn right onto FM 227 / Plum Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
TX 294 / East Parker Street
Turn left onto TX 294 / East Parker Street
Navigation decision point
4
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
FM 27 / West Commerce Street
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 27 / West Commerce Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward FM 833
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward FM 833
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 22.7 mi | 33m |
| East Parker Street | 12.6 mi | 18m |
| US 287 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| I 45 | 6.6 mi | 6m |
| US 79 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| FM 833 | 1 mi | 2m |
| East FM 833 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Commerce Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 22.7 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grapeland, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on Chestnut Street
132 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chestnut Street
2
Turn right onto US 287 Business; FM 227
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 287 Business; FM 227
3
Turn right onto FM 227
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Plum Street
4
Turn left onto US 287; TX 19
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 287; TX 19
5
Turn left onto TX 294
13 mi
·
18 min
·
East Parker Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 79; US 84
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 79; US 84
7
Turn straight onto US 84
23 mi
·
33 min
·
US 84
8
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Commerce Street
9
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 45
6.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 45
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward FM 833
12
Turn right onto FM 833
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 833
13
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
14
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
15
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 161
16
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.9 mi from Grapeland, TX · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Grapeland, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.04 one way
$18.07 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| premium | $4.54 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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 Thursday
Local time
4:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Palestine, TX
30 mi in
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
14 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
1h 23m 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 Grapeland, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 59.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, East Parker Street, US 287. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.9 miles from Grapeland, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.04 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 287 Business; FM 227): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (FM 227 / Plum Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (TX 294 / East Parker Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Grapeland, TX to Rhode Island, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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