The drive from Linden, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 159 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on TX 155, State Highway 31 East, FM 59 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.2 miles on TX 155.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.03 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
79.5 miles from Linden, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 159 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 24m highway drive covering 159 miles, with most of the trip on TX 155 and State Highway 31 East. The longest continuous stretch is about 66.2 miles on TX 155.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 155 is the longest continuous segment at about 66.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 155 and State Highway 31 East. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 59.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 24m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 59): Navigation decision point; at 55.9 miles (US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.8 miles (TX 155): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|US 59
At end of road, turn right onto US 59
Navigation decision point
5
55.9 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
56.8 mi into trip|~1h 5m in|TX 155
Turn left onto TX 155
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
80.6 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|TX 31 / Chandler Highway
Turn right onto TX 31 / Chandler Highway
Navigation decision point
5
110.8 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
TX 155
66.2 mi
1h 15m
State Highway 31 East
21 mi
24m
FM 59
12.6 mi
22m
FM 488
10.3 mi
18m
North US Highway 287
6.8 mi
10m
East FM 833
6.8 mi
7m
State Highway 31 West
5.6 mi
6m
Dewitt C Greer Loop
5.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
TX 155
— 66.2 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linden, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on FM 125
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 59
300 ft·6 sec·US 59
3
Turn right onto TX 155
40 mi·45 min·TX 155
4
Turn left onto US 271; TX 155
1.5 mi·1 min·North Wood Street
5
Turn straight onto TX 155
13 mi·15 min·TX 155
6
Turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto TX 155
13 mi·14 min·TX 155
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto US 271; TX 155
4.8 mi·5 min·US Highway 271
9
Turn right onto Loop 323
1.6 mi·2 min·East Northeast Loop 323
10
Continue on Loop 323
4.3 mi·6 min·West Northwest Loop 323
11
Continue on Loop 323
0.6 mi·43 sec·South Southwest Loop 323
12
Turn right onto TX 31
1.6 mi·1 min·Chandler Highway
13
Continue on TX 31
5.6 mi·6 min·State Highway 31 West
14
Continue on TX 31
2.0 mi·2 min·East Highway 31
15
Continue on TX 31
21 mi·24 min·State Highway 31 East
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
17
Merge onto US 175; TX 19; Loop 7
5.6 mi·6 min·Dewitt C Greer Loop
18
Turn left onto Mill Run Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Mill Run Road
19
Turn right onto FM 753
5.1 mi·7 min·FM 753
20
Turn left onto FM 59
13 mi·22 min·FM 59
21
Turn right onto US 287
6.8 mi·10 min·North US Highway 287
22
Turn left onto FM 488
10 mi·18 min·FM 488
23
Turn right onto FM 833
6.8 mi·7 min·East FM 833
24
Turn left onto County Road 161
10 ft·0 sec·County Road 161
25
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 79.5 miles from Linden, TX, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.2 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 35 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.5 miles or 1h 34m 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 39m
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 Linden, 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 Linden, TX
This is one driving day of about 159 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Linden, 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 TX 155 for about 66.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.5 mi from Linden, TX
· 1h 34m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.03 one way
$48.05 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$26.30
$52.60
premium
$4.54
$28.39
$56.78
diesel
$5.61
$35.11
$70.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.7
0
$16.69
$7.63
Efficient EV
39.8
0
$13.91
$6.36
EV Truck/SUV
63.6
0
$22.26
$10.18
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Linden, TX
Late night
in Linden on Friday
Local time
4:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Late night
in Rhode Island on Friday
Local time
4:49 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
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
3h 24m 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 Linden, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 159 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 155, State Highway 31 East, FM 59. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.5 miles from Linden, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.03 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 straightforward 3h 24m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 59): Navigation decision point; at 55.9 miles (US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.8 miles (TX 155): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Linden, TX to Rhode Island, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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