Origin
Gregory, TX
Late night in Gregory on Friday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 12m
Distance
323.8 mi
521 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
13 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gregory, TX
Thomas balabaud
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
The drive from Gregory, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 323.8 miles and takes about 6h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on United States Highway 77, US 79, North Navarro Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.9 miles on United States Highway 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.93 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
161.9 miles from Gregory, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 12m. Total distance: 323.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
This is a 6h 12m highway drive covering 323.8 miles, with most of the trip on United States Highway 77 and US 79. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.9 miles on United States Highway 77.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 77 and US 79. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.1 miles in near FM 774.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 323.8 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 29.1 miles (FM 774): Navigation decision point; at 66.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.8 miles (US 77 / North Navarro Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto FM 774
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 77 / North Navarro Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Highway 77 | 57.9 mi | 1h 5m |
| US 79 | 51.1 mi | 58m |
| North Navarro Street | 40.1 mi | 45m |
| State Highway 21 | 36.6 mi | 40m |
| I 45 | 27 mi | 26m |
| Farm to Market Road 136 | 17.8 mi | 23m |
| North US Highway 77 | 17.3 mi | 19m |
| US 59 | 13.2 mi | 14m |
Step-by-step road directions between Gregory, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
Start on Spur 202
Turn left onto State Highway 35
Turn left onto FM 136
Continue on FM 2678
At end of road, turn left onto FM 774
Turn right onto US 77
Turn slight right onto US 77
Keep slight right at fork onto US 77
Take the exit
Merge onto US 59; US 77
Take the exit onto US 77
Turn left onto US 77
At end of road, turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt
Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt
Turn left onto US 77
Continue on US 77
Continue on US 77
Continue on US 77; FM 532
Continue on US 77
Continue on US 77
Continue on US 77
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Merge onto TX 21
Turn left onto TX OSR
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 190; TX 6
Continue on US 190; TX 6
Continue on US 79; TX 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 79
Turn left
Merge onto I 45
Take the exit
Turn right onto FM 833
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
Turn left onto FM 833
Turn right onto County Road 161
Arrive at destination
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 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 71 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.9 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rhode Island, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Gregory, 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 Gregory, TX
This is one driving day of about 323.8 miles and 6h 12m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 161.9 mi from Gregory, TX · 3h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
162 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.
A short stop after about 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 161.9 miles from Gregory, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$48.93 one way
$97.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $53.55 | $107.11 |
| premium | $4.54 | $57.81 | $115.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $71.49 | $142.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
TA Express Fairfield - Tesla Supercharger
Fairfield, TX
15 DCFC
Hearne TX
Hearne, TX
12 DCFC
Circle K - Tesla Supercharger
Refugio, TX
8 DCFC
CEFCO Convenience Store - Tesla Supercharger
Giddings, TX
8 DCFC
Whataburger - Tesla Supercharger
Caldwell, TX
8 DCFC
La Quinta Inn and Suites - Tesla Supercharger
Victoria, TX
6 DCFC
Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield, TX)
Fairfield, TX
6 DCFC
Refugio Travel Center
Refugio, TX
4 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.1 | 1 | $34.00 | $15.54 |
| Efficient EV | 81 | 0 | $28.33 | $12.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129.5 | 1 | $45.33 | $20.72 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Gregory on Friday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Rhode Island on Friday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. EV charging comes from the NREL Alternative Fuels dataset. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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