Origin
New Boston, TX
Afternoon in New Boston on Monday
Local time
2:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Boston, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Drive Time
3h 56m
Distance
190.7 mi
307 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 44m
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6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Boston, TX
Thomas balabaud
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from New Boston, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 190.7 miles and takes about 3h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 30, TX 155, US 271 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.13 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
95.3 miles from New Boston, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 56m highway drive covering 190.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 30 and TX 155. The longest continuous stretch is about 38 miles on I 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 38 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and TX 155. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 82 / West Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 190.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 82 / West Street): Navigation decision point; at 41 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.6 miles (US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 82 / West Street
Turn right onto US 82 / West Street
Navigation decision point
5
41 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount P...
5
87.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
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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
88.5 mi into trip
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~1h 38m in
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TX 155
Turn left onto TX 155
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
142.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Towns Along This Route
Between New Boston, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Sh 49, Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris and Pittsburg.
Sh 49
41 mi in
|
~43m
Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant
41 mi in
|
~43m
Paris
41 mi in
|
~43m
Pittsburg
41 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 38 mi | 38m |
| TX 155 | 26 mi | 30m |
| US 271 | 22.6 mi | 25m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 38 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Boston, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on US 82
490 ft
·
18 sec
·
Northeast Front Street
2
Turn right onto US 82
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Street
3
Turn slight left onto US 82
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 82 West
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 30 West: Dallas
5
Merge onto I 30
38 mi
·
38 min
·
I 30
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
7
Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lakewood Drive
8
Turn left onto US 271
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Ferguson Road
9
Turn straight onto US 271
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Bill Ratliff Freeway
10
Continue on South US Highway 271
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South US Highway 271
11
Continue on US 271
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 271
12
Turn straight onto TX 155
13 mi
·
15 min
·
TX 155
13
Turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto TX 155
13 mi
·
14 min
·
TX 155
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto US 271; TX 155
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 271
16
Turn right onto Loop 323
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Northeast Loop 323
17
Continue on Loop 323
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Northwest Loop 323
18
Continue on Loop 323
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Southwest Loop 323
19
Turn right onto TX 31
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Chandler Highway
20
Continue on TX 31
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 31 West
21
Continue on TX 31
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Highway 31
22
Continue on TX 31
21 mi
·
24 min
·
State Highway 31 East
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
24
Merge onto US 175; TX 19; Loop 7
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Dewitt C Greer Loop
25
Turn left onto Mill Run Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Run Road
26
Turn right onto FM 753
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
FM 753
27
Turn left onto FM 59
13 mi
·
22 min
·
FM 59
28
Turn right onto US 287
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
North US Highway 287
29
Turn left onto FM 488
10 mi
·
18 min
·
FM 488
30
Turn right onto FM 833
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
East FM 833
31
Turn left onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 161
32
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 95.3 miles from New Boston, TX, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.3 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
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 New Boston, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 New Boston, TX
This is one driving day of about 190.7 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Boston, 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 I 30 for about 38 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.3 mi from New Boston, TX · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.3 miles from New Boston, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$29.13 one way
$58.26 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $31.92 | $63.85 |
| premium | $4.59 | $34.47 | $68.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.37 | $84.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.02 | $9.15 |
| Efficient EV | 47.7 | 0 | $16.69 | $7.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.3 | 0 | $26.70 | $12.20 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Afternoon in Rhode Island on Monday
Local time
2:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
95 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 56m 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 New Boston, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 190.7 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 30, TX 155, US 271. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.3 miles from New Boston, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.13 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 190.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 82 / West Street): Navigation decision point; at 41 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.6 miles (US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Boston, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Sh 49, Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris and Pittsburg.
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