Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
147.6 mi
238 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Photo: Beth Fitzpatrick
The drive from Hughes Springs, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 147.6 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 1st Street, South Main Street, North Wood Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.96 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.8 miles from Hughes Springs, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 44m drive with frequent turns across 147.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Wood Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 271 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Northeast Loop 323 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Northwest Loop 323 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Southwest Loop 323 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Hughes Springs, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
Start on Ward
Turn right onto 1st Street
Turn left
Turn right
Turn left onto South Main Street
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight right
Merge slight left
Turn left onto North Wood Street
Turn straight
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
Turn left
Turn right onto US Highway 271
Turn right onto East Northeast Loop 323
Continue on West Northwest Loop 323
Continue on South Southwest Loop 323
Turn right onto Chandler Highway
Continue on State Highway 31 West
Continue on East Highway 31
Continue on State Highway 31 East
Take the exit left
Merge slight left onto Dewitt C Greer Loop
Turn left onto Mill Run Road
Turn right onto FM 753
Turn left onto FM 59
Turn right onto North US Highway 287
Turn left
Turn right onto East FM 833
Turn left onto County Road 161
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.8 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rhode Island, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hughes Springs, 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 Hughes Springs, TX
This is one driving day of about 147.6 miles and 2h 44m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.8 mi from Hughes Springs, TX · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 73.8 miles from Hughes Springs, 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
$21.96 one way
$43.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
| premium | $4.59 | $26.68 | $53.36 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $23.20 | $46.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.50 | $7.08 |
| Efficient EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.92 | $5.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59 | 0 | $20.66 | $9.45 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Hughes Springs on Saturday
Local time
7:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Rhode Island on Saturday
Local time
7:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
74 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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