Origin
Hico, TX
Afternoon in Hico on Thursday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hico, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
122 mi
196 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hico, TX
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Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Hico, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 122 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 2nd Street, Avenue C, North 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.43 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
61 miles from Hico, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 122 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 20m drive with frequent turns across 122 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hico, TX to Rhode Island, TX is easy. At 2h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hico, TX to Rhode Island, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 2nd Street | — | — |
| Avenue C | — | — |
| North 4th Street | — | — |
| Steinbeck Bend Drive | — | — |
| Lake Shore Drive | — | — |
| Industrial Boulevard | — | — |
| North Loop 340 | — | — |
| US 84 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hico, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
West 2nd Street
2
Continue on East 2nd Street
42 mi
·
48 min
·
East 2nd Street
3
Continue on Avenue C
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue C
4
Turn left onto North 4th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North 4th Street
5
Turn right
18 mi
·
23 min
6
Turn left onto Steinbeck Bend Drive
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Steinbeck Bend Drive
7
Turn left onto Lake Shore Drive
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Shore Drive
8
Continue on Industrial Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Industrial Boulevard
9
Continue on North Loop 340
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Loop 340
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 84, To TX 31: Mexia, Corsicana
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 84, To TX 31: Mexia, Corsicana
11
Turn left onto Bellmead Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellmead Drive
12
Continue on East US Highway 84
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East US Highway 84
13
Continue on State Highway 31
17 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 31
14
Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Hubbard Bypass
15
Continue on State Highway 31
19 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 31
16
Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Corsicana Bypass
17
Turn right onto South Interstate 45
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Interstate 45
18
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
19
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
19 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward FM 833
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
FM 833
21
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
308 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Interstate 45
22
Turn left
1.3 mi
·
3 min
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
North State Highway 75
24
Turn left onto East FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
25
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
1 sec
·
County Road 161
26
Arrive at your destination
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 61 miles from Hico, TX, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
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 27 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m
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 Hico, 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 Hico, TX
This is one driving day of about 122 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Hico, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61 mi from Hico, TX · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61 miles from Hico, 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
$18.43 one way
$36.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $20.18 | $40.36 |
| premium | $4.54 | $21.78 | $43.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.94 | $53.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.81 | $5.86 |
| Efficient EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.08 | $7.81 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
3:54 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 20m 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 Hico, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 122 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 2nd Street, Avenue C, North 4th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61 miles from Hico, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.43 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.
The drive from Hico, TX to Rhode Island, TX is easy. At 2h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hico, TX to Rhode Island, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hico, TX to Rhode Island, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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