Origin
Haskell, TX
Late night in Haskell on Friday
Local time
1:24 AM
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Current temp
79°F
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Trip from Haskell, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
5h 24m
Distance
263.7 mi
424 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 11m
★
6 AM
5h 25m
8 AM
5h 52m
10 AM
5h 34m
12 PM
5h 32m
3 PM
5h 36m
5 PM
5h 50m
8 PM
5h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haskell, TX
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Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Haskell, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 263.7 miles and takes about 5h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 287, I 45, Chestnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.7 miles on US 287. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.85 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
131.8 miles from Haskell, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 24m. Total distance: 263.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 24m highway drive covering 263.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 287 and I 45. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.7 miles on US 287.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 50.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 287 and I 45. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 130.8 miles in near I 20.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 263.7 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 130.8 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 146.3 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.9 miles (US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
130.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m in
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I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
146.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 16m in
|
I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
9
168.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m in
|
US 287
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 444
Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
5
219.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 South: Corsicana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 45 South: Corsicana
7
261.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 19m 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 Haskell, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport and Waxahachie.
Shreveport
146.3 mi in
|
~3h 16m
|
via I 20
Waxahachie
168.9 mi in
|
~3h 40m
|
via US 287
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 287 | 50.7 mi | 56m |
| I 45 | 40.9 mi | 40m |
| Chestnut Street | 27.4 mi | 40m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 337 | 21.1 mi | 21m |
| US 380 | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| I 20 | 15.5 mi | 16m |
| 1st Street | 14.9 mi | 22m |
Longest stretch:
US 287
— 50.7 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haskell, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on US 380
15 mi
·
22 min
·
1st Street
2
Continue on US 380
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US 380
3
Continue on US 380
27 mi
·
40 min
·
Chestnut Street
4
Continue on US 380
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Houston Street
5
Turn right onto US 380
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
6
Continue on US Highway 380 West
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 380 West
7
Continue on US 380; TX 16
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
8
Continue on TX 16
14 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 16 South
9
Continue on TX 337
21 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 337
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 180; BH
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 180 West
11
Continue on US 180; BH
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 1st Street
12
Continue on US 180; BH
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 1st Street
13
Continue on US 180
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 180 East
14
Continue on US 180
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Mineral Wells Highway
15
Turn right onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
16
Turn left onto West Interstate 20
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Interstate 20
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 20 East
18
Merge onto I 20
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
51 mi
·
56 min
·
US 287
Exit 444
Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 45 South: Corsicana
22
Merge onto I 45; US 287
41 mi
·
40 min
·
I 45; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 206
Toward FM 833
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Interstate 45
25
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 833
26
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
27
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
28
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 161
29
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 131.8 miles from Haskell, TX, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.7 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 58 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.8 miles or 3h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 33m
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 Haskell, 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 Haskell, TX
This is one driving day of about 263.7 miles and 5h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Haskell, 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 US 287 for about 50.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.8 mi from Haskell, TX · 3h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131.8 miles from Haskell, 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
$39.85 one way
$79.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $43.61 | $87.23 |
| premium | $4.54 | $47.08 | $94.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.22 | $116.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.1 | 0 | $27.69 | $12.66 |
| Efficient EV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.07 | $10.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.5 | 1 | $36.92 | $16.88 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 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.
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Late night in Rhode Island on Friday
Local time
1:24 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 24m 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 Haskell, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 263.7 miles and takes about 5h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 287, I 45, Chestnut Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.8 miles from Haskell, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.85 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 263.7 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 130.8 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 146.3 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.9 miles (US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Haskell, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport and Waxahachie.
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