Origin
Malakoff, TX
Late night in Malakoff on Friday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Malakoff, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
51.8 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Malakoff, TX
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Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Great Plains of Texas, the 39.6-mile trek from Malakoff to Rhode Island is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 45 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of West Royall Boulevard, Highway 31 East, and Northwest 2nd Street. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, the trip is as economical as it is efficient. Since the entire journey remains within the same region, you can anticipate a consistent travel experience from start to finish.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 51.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed, long-distance stretches, but rather a more localized road experience. The route feels intimate and requires constant navigation through various turns as you transition between the primary roads. Navigating these local paths ensures you stay engaged with the steering wheel throughout the entire 45-minute duration. It is a practical, no-frills drive that prioritizes local connectivity over highway speed.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 45 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and State Highway 31 East. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 22.4 miles in near TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.4 miles (TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles (South Interstate 45): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass
Turn left onto TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
28.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
South Interstate 45
Turn left onto South Interstate 45
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
29.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
49.2 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
4
49.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
North Interstate 45
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
Navigation decision point
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 Malakoff, TX to Rhode Island, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 833 along the way.
Fm 833
49.2 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 45 | 19.8 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 31 East | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| Northwest 2nd Street | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Corsicana Bypass | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| West Royall Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| FM 833 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| East FM 833 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Interstate 45 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 19.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malakoff, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on FM 3441
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Terry Street
2
Turn left onto TX 31
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Royall Boulevard
3
Continue on TX 31
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 31 East
4
Continue on TX 31
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest 2nd Street
5
Turn left onto TX 31
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Corsicana Bypass
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn left onto South Interstate 45
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Interstate 45
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
8
Merge onto I 45
20 mi
·
19 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 206
Toward FM 833
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Interstate 45
11
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 833
12
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
13
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
14
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 161
15
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.9 mi from Malakoff, TX · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Malakoff, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rhode Island, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Rhode Island, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.83 one way
$15.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in Rhode Island on Friday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
59m 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 Malakoff, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 51.8 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 45, State Highway 31 East, Northwest 2nd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.9 miles from Malakoff, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.83 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.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.4 miles (TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles (South Interstate 45): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Malakoff, TX to Rhode Island, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 833 along the way.
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 methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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