Origin
Orange, TX
Late night in Orange on Friday
Local time
4:53 AM
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Current temp
77°F
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Trip from Orange, 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
4h 34m
Distance
247.8 mi
399 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 22m
★
6 AM
4h 35m
8 AM
5h 2m
10 AM
4h 44m
12 PM
4h 42m
3 PM
4h 46m
5 PM
5h 0m
8 PM
4h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, TX
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Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Orange, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 247.8 miles and takes about 4h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Bluff Street, US 190, US 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.1 miles on West Bluff Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
123.9 miles from Orange, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 34m. Total distance: 247.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 34m highway drive covering 247.8 miles, with most of the trip on West Bluff Street and US 190. The longest continuous stretch is about 75.1 miles on West Bluff Street.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Bluff Street is the longest continuous segment at about 75.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
463 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
752 ft
Total Descent
366 ft
Highest Point
463 ft
~230.1 mi in
Elevation Range
457 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Bluff Street and US 190. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 90 Bus / Green Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 247.8 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (US 90 Bus / Green Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 90 Bus / Green Avenue
Turn left onto US 90 Bus / Green Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
25.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North:...
7
25.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
5
26 mi into trip
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~31m in
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US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway toward Jasper, Lufkin
Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Jasper, Lufkin
6
35.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
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US 69; US 287
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 287 toward US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufk...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Orange, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Jasper and Lufkin.
Jasper
25.5 mi in
|
~30m
Lufkin
26 mi in
|
~31m
|
via US 69; US 96; US 287
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Bluff Street | 75.1 mi | 1h 25m |
| US 190 | 68.7 mi | 1h 8m |
| US 69 | 44 mi | 50m |
| I 45 | 20 mi | 19m |
| I 10 | 19.8 mi | 20m |
| Eastex Freeway | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| 11th Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Park Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
West Bluff Street
— 75.1 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on 7th Street
45 ft
·
7 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto US 90 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Avenue
3
Continue on US 90 Bus; TX 87
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Macarthur Drive
4
Turn right onto US 90 Bus
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Strickland Drive
5
Continue on US 90 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Park Avenue
6
Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West I-10 Service Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 90 West: Houston
8
Merge onto I 10; US 90
20 mi
·
20 min
·
I 10; US 90
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
11
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Eastex Freeway
Toward Jasper, Lufkin
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 287
44 mi
·
50 min
·
US 69; US 287
Toward US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
13
Turn left onto US 190
75 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
West Bluff Street
14
Continue on US 190; TX 30
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
11th Street
15
Turn right onto US 190
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 45 North
16
Take the ramp onto US 190
69 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 190
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 45
20 mi
·
19 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward FM 833
19
Turn right onto FM 833
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 833
20
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
21
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
22
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 161
23
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 123.9 miles from Orange, TX, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.1 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 55 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.9 miles or 2h 22m 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 48m
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 Orange, 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 Orange, TX
This is one driving day of about 247.8 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Orange, 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 West Bluff Street for about 75.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123.9 mi from Orange, TX · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.9 miles from Orange, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West Bluff Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.1 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
$37.44 one way
$74.89 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $40.98 | $81.97 |
| premium | $4.54 | $44.24 | $88.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.71 | $109.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.3 | 0 | $26.02 | $11.89 |
| Efficient EV | 62 | 0 | $21.68 | $9.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.1 | 1 | $34.69 | $15.86 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
4:53 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
6 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
4h 34m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Orange, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 247.8 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Bluff Street, US 190, US 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.9 miles from Orange, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.44 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 247.8 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (US 90 Bus / Green Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Orange, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Jasper and Lufkin.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 6 ft to 463 ft elevation with about 752 ft of total climbing.
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. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. 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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