Origin
Hickory Creek, TX
Night in Hickory Creek on Thursday
Local time
9:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hickory Creek, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
80.7 mi
130 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hickory Creek, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Hickory Creek, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 80.7 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 287, US 84, East Parker Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.4 miles on US 287. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.3 miles from Hickory Creek, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 80.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 56m highway drive covering 80.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 287 and US 84. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.4 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 18 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 23.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 287 and US 84. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in near Loop 304.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 56m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (Loop 304): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (US 287; TX 19): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles (TX 294 / East Parker Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Loop 304
Turn right onto Loop 304
Navigation decision point
4
10 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 287; TX 19
Turn right onto US 287; TX 19
Navigation decision point
4
33.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
TX 294 / East Parker Street
Turn left onto TX 294 / East Parker Street
Navigation decision point
4
70.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
FM 27 / West Commerce Street
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 27 / West Commerce Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
78.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward FM 833
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward FM 833
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 287 | 23.4 mi | 26m |
| US 84 | 22.7 mi | 33m |
| East Parker Street | 12.6 mi | 18m |
| I 45 | 6.6 mi | 6m |
| FM 3187 | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| TX 21 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| US 79 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Loop 304 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 287
— 23.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Creek, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on County Road 1050
223 ft
·
14 sec
·
County Road 1050
2
Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 1050
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 1050
3
Continue on FM 3187
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
FM 3187
4
Turn left onto TX 21
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
TX 21
5
Turn right onto Loop 304
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Loop 304
6
Turn right onto US 287; TX 19
23 mi
·
26 min
·
US 287; TX 19
7
Turn left onto TX 294
13 mi
·
18 min
·
East Parker Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 79; US 84
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 79; US 84
9
Turn straight onto US 84
23 mi
·
33 min
·
US 84
10
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Commerce Street
11
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto I 45
6.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 45
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward FM 833
14
Turn right onto FM 833
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 833
15
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
16
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
17
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 161
18
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.3 miles from Hickory Creek, TX, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.4 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 18 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.3 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rhode Island, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hickory Creek, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hickory Creek, TX
This is one driving day of about 80.7 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Hickory Creek, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 287 for about 23.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.3 mi from Hickory Creek, TX · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.3 miles from Hickory Creek, 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
$12.19 one way
$24.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $13.35 | $26.69 |
| premium | $4.54 | $14.41 | $28.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.30 | $5.16 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Night in Rhode Island on Thursday
Local time
9:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Elkhart, TX
40 mi in
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
15 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 56m 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 Hickory Creek, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 80.7 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 287, US 84, East Parker 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 40.3 miles from Hickory Creek, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.19 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 is a straightforward 1h 56m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (Loop 304): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (US 287; TX 19): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles (TX 294 / East Parker Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hickory Creek, TX to Rhode Island, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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