Origin
Lake Kiowa, TX
Evening in Lake Kiowa on Thursday
Local time
8:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Kiowa, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
152.6 mi
246 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Kiowa, TX
M00photo &Video
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Kiowa, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 152.6 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Julius Schepps Freeway, Dallas North Tollway, US 377 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.4 miles on Julius Schepps Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.06 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
76.3 miles from Lake Kiowa, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 152.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 14m highway drive covering 152.6 miles, with most of the trip on Julius Schepps Freeway and Dallas North Tollway. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.4 miles on Julius Schepps Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Julius Schepps Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 79.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Julius Schepps Freeway and Dallas North Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near FM 902 / Farm-to-Market Road 902.
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 21 significant decision points across 152.6 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 4.5 miles (FM 902 / Farm-to-Market Road 902): Navigation decision point; at 68.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.9 miles (Woodall Rodgers Freeway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
FM 902 / Farm-to-Market Road 902
At end of road, turn left onto FM 902 / Farm-to-Market Road 902
Navigation decision point
6
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Harry Hines Boulevard, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Harry Hines Boulevard, Downtown
6
69.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Turn left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
73.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
|
I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
150 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m 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.
On the drive from Lake Kiowa, TX to Rhode Island, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
68.6 mi in
|
~1h 43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Julius Schepps Freeway | 79.4 mi | 1h 21m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 30.3 mi | 33m |
| US 377 | 11.6 mi | 17m |
| Dallas Parkway | 10.3 mi | 16m |
| FM 455 East | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 902 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| FM 3164 | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| FM 833 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Julius Schepps Freeway
— 79.4 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Kiowa, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on Blackfoot Trail
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Blackfoot Trail
2
Turn right onto Kiowa Drive North
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kiowa Drive North
3
Continue on Commanche Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Commanche Drive
4
Turn left
311 ft
·
25 sec
5
Turn left onto County Road 211
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
County Road 211
6
Turn right onto County Road 2134
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 2134
7
At end of road, turn right onto FM 3164
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 3164
8
At end of road, turn left onto FM 902
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 902
9
Continue on FM 902
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Locust Street
10
Turn right onto US 377
12 mi
·
17 min
·
US 377
11
Turn left onto FM 455
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
FM 455 East
12
Turn right onto Dallas Parkway
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Dallas Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on South Dallas Parkway
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Dallas Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
15
Continue on DNT
30 mi
·
33 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward Harry Hines Boulevard, Downtown
17
Continue on Harry Hines Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Harry Hines Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn slight left
370 ft
·
11 sec
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn straight onto Moody Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
·
Moody Street
20
Continue on North Pearl Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pearl Street
21
Turn left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway
288 ft
·
5 sec
·
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Use the left lane.
22
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 45 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
23
Merge onto I 45
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 45
76 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 206
Toward FM 833
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Interstate 45
27
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 833
28
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
29
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
30
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 161
31
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 76.3 miles from Lake Kiowa, TX, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.4 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 34 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.3 miles or 1h 54m 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 44m
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 Lake Kiowa, 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 Lake Kiowa, TX
This is one driving day of about 152.6 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Lake Kiowa, 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 Julius Schepps Freeway for about 79.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.3 mi from Lake Kiowa, TX · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.3 miles from Lake Kiowa, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Julius Schepps Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.4 miles.
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
$23.06 one way
$46.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $25.24 | $50.48 |
| premium | $4.54 | $27.25 | $54.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.69 | $67.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.42
Dallas North Tollway
(30.3 mi)
$2.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.02 | $7.32 |
| Efficient EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.35 | $6.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61 | 0 | $21.36 | $9.77 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Evening in Rhode Island on Thursday
Local time
8:54 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
13 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
3h 14m 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 Lake Kiowa, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 152.6 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Julius Schepps Freeway, Dallas North Tollway, US 377. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.3 miles from Lake Kiowa, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.06 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 152.6 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 4.5 miles (FM 902 / Farm-to-Market Road 902): Navigation decision point; at 68.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.9 miles (Woodall Rodgers Freeway): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lake Kiowa, TX to Rhode Island, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
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