Origin
Lyford, TX
Afternoon in Lyford on Thursday
Local time
12:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyford, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8h 36m
Distance
439.4 mi
707 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 29m
★
6 AM
8h 36m
8 AM
8h 52m
10 AM
8h 42m
12 PM
8h 40m
3 PM
8h 42m
5 PM
8h 51m
8 PM
8h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyford, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Lyford, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 439.4 miles and takes about 8h 36m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on U.S. Highway 77, United States Highway 77, US 79 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.1 miles on U.S. Highway 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
219.7 miles from Lyford, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 8h 36m highway drive covering 439.4 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Highway 77 and United States Highway 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.1 miles on U.S. Highway 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 54 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Highway 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 96.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Highway 77 and United States Highway 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near I 69E; US 77 / U.S. Highway 77.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 439.4 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 1.2 miles (I 69E; US 77 / U.S. Highway 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.1 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 182.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 35 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 69E; US 77 / U.S. Highway 77
Merge onto I 69E; US 77 / U.S. Highway 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
91.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
182.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 44m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
196.4 mi into trip
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~4h 1m in
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US 77 / North Navarro Street
Turn left onto US 77 / North Navarro Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
409.8 mi into trip
|
~8h 4m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lyford, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Sinton and Victoria.
Sinton
110.4 mi in
|
~2h 21m
|
via US 77
Victoria
110.4 mi in
|
~2h 21m
|
via US 77
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Highway 77 | 96.1 mi | 1h 47m |
| United States Highway 77 | 57.9 mi | 1h 5m |
| US 79 | 51.1 mi | 58m |
| US 77 | 44.9 mi | 53m |
| North Navarro Street | 40.1 mi | 45m |
| State Highway 21 | 36.6 mi | 40m |
| I 45 | 27 mi | 26m |
| North US Highway 77 | 17.3 mi | 19m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Highway 77
— 96.1 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyford, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on East 8th Street
75 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 8th Street
2
Turn left onto US 77 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 77 Business
3
Turn left onto Spur 112
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Broadway Street
4
Turn left onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Interstate 69E Frontage Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
6
Merge onto I 69E; US 77
71 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
8
Merge onto I 69E; US 77
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69E; US 77
9
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
12 mi
·
12 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
11
Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
485 ft
·
17 sec
·
US Highway 77 Frontage Road
12
Turn right onto County Road 10
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 10
13
Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 79
14
Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
County Road 18
15
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
17
Merge onto US 77
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Driscoll Bypass
18
Continue on US 77
13 mi
·
14 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
19
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 37; US 77; I 69E
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
21
Continue on I 37; US 77; I 69E
463 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 37; US 77; I 69E
22
Take the exit onto US 77
38 mi
·
44 min
·
US 77
Toward Sinton, Victoria
23
Turn slight right onto US 77
33 mi
·
37 min
·
United States Highway 77
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 77
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 77 South
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Use the left lane.
26
Merge onto US 59; US 77
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 59; US 77
27
Take the exit onto US 77
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 77
28
Turn left onto US 77
40 mi
·
45 min
·
North Navarro Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
At end of road, turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fairwinds Street
30
Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 4th Street
31
Turn left onto US 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Texana Street
32
Continue on US 77
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
United States Highway 77
33
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 77
34
Continue on US 77; FM 532
25 mi
·
28 min
·
United States Highway 77
35
Continue on US 77
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jefferson Street
36
Continue on US 77
17 mi
·
19 min
·
North US Highway 77
37
Continue on US 77
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
South Main Street
38
Take the exit
186 ft
·
5 sec
39
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
this road
40
Merge onto TX 21
37 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 21
41
Turn left onto TX OSR
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
West Old San Antonio Road
42
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
43
Merge onto US 190; TX 6
11 mi
·
12 min
·
South State Highway 6
44
Continue on US 190; TX 6
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Market Street
45
Continue on US 79; TX 6
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
North State Highway 6
46
Keep slight left at fork onto US 79
51 mi
·
58 min
·
US 79
47
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
48
Merge onto I 45
27 mi
·
26 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward FM 833
50
Turn right onto FM 833
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 833
51
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
52
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
53
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 161
54
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 219.7 miles from Lyford, TX, or about 4h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.1 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 97 miles or 2h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 219.7 miles or 4h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 219.7 miles or 4h 27m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 29m
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 Lyford, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
+
Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lyford, TX
Aim for roughly 220 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Rhode Island, TX
Aim for roughly 220 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Lyford, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Highway 77 for about 96.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 219.7 mi from Lyford, TX · 4h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
220 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Austin, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
220 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Austin, TX after about 220 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 219.7 miles from Lyford, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before U.S. Highway 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 220 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Rhode Island, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.39 one way
$132.79 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
154 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $72.67 | $145.35 |
| premium | $4.54 | $78.45 | $156.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $97.01 | $194.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$196–$306
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 153.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 131.8 | 1 | $46.14 | $21.09 |
| Efficient EV | 109.9 | 1 | $38.45 | $17.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 175.8 | 2 | $61.52 | $28.12 |
Gas CO2
154 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
12:57 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
4 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
8h 36m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lyford, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 439.4 miles and takes about 8h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Highway 77, United States Highway 77, US 79. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 220 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 219.7 miles from Lyford, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 439.4 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 1.2 miles (I 69E; US 77 / U.S. Highway 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.1 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 182.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lyford, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Sinton and Victoria.
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