The drive from Rhode Island, TX to Azle, TX covers 131.6 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 45, SH 183 TEXpress, Jacksboro Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.5 miles on I 45.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.89 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.
Midpoint
65.8 miles from Rhode Island, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 131.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 23m highway drive covering 131.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 45 and SH 183 TEXpress. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.5 miles on I 45.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 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 79.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and SH 183 TEXpress. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 81.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 20 significant decision points across 131.6 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 81.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.8 miles (TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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81.9 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward Waco, Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 286A
Toward Waco, Denton
9
87.8 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 433A
Toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport
8
120.8 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward TX 199: Jacksboro Highway, Quebec Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10A
Toward TX 199: Jacksboro Highway, Quebec Street
7
121.3 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward TX 199 West: Jacksboro Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 199 West: Jacksboro Highway
7
130.4 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward Loop 344: Main Street, Stewart Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Loop 344: Main Street, Stewart Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rhode Island, TX and Azle, TX, road signs point toward Waco, Denton and Dfw Airport.
Waco
81.9 mi in|~1h 26m
Denton
81.9 mi in|~1h 26m
Dfw Airport
87.8 mi in|~1h 35m|via TX 183
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 45
79.5 mi
1h 22m
SH 183 TEXpress
16.5 mi
16m
Jacksboro Highway
7.6 mi
8m
I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
6m
Jim Wright Freeway
5.7 mi
6m
North Stemmons Freeway
4.1 mi
5m
SH 121/183 TEXpress
2.7 mi
2m
Lake Worth Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 79.5 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island, TX and Azle, TX.
1
Start on County Road 161
10 ft·7 sec·County Road 161
2
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi·1 min·East FM 833
3
Turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft·2 sec·North State Highway 75
4
Turn left onto FM 833
0.7 mi·1 min·West FM 833
5
Continue on FM 833
0.4 mi·55 sec·Farm-to-Market Road 833
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
7
Merge onto I 45
80 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 286AToward Waco, DentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Spur 366
0.9 mi·1 min·Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 35E North: DentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 35E
4.1 mi·5 min·North Stemmons Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183
0.8 mi·48 sec·John W Carpenter Freeway
Exit 433AToward TX 183: Irving, DFW AirportUse the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi·1 min·SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
15 mi·14 min·SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
2.0 mi·2 min·SH 121/183 TEXpress
16
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
0.1 mi·7 sec·SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
0.7 mi·42 sec·SH 121/183 TEXpress
18
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi·6 min·I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West TollUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi·24 sec·Northeast Loop
20
Continue on I 820
5.7 mi·6 min·Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 10AToward TX 199: Jacksboro Highway, Quebec StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward TX 199 West: Jacksboro HighwayUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn slight left onto Northwest Loop 820
337 ft·7 sec·Northwest Loop 820
24
Turn right onto TX 199
1.3 mi·2 min·Lake Worth Boulevard
Use the right lane.
25
Take the exit onto TX 199
7.6 mi·8 min·Jacksboro Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward Loop 344: Main Street, Stewart StreetUse the slight right lane.
27
Turn straight onto Southeast Parkway Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·Southeast Parkway Street
28
Turn left onto Loop 344
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
29
Turn right onto Locust Street
141 ft·6 sec·Locust Street
30
Arrive at destination
Locust Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 65.8 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.5 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 29 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.8 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Azle, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, TX
This is one driving day of about 131.6 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Rhode Island, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 45 for about 79.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.8 mi from Rhode Island, TX
· 1h 10m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.89 one way
$39.77 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$21.77
$43.53
premium
$4.54
$23.50
$46.99
diesel
$5.61
$29.06
$58.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.5
0
$13.82
$6.32
Efficient EV
32.9
0
$11.51
$5.26
EV Truck/SUV
52.6
0
$18.42
$8.42
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Rhode Island, TX
Late night
in Rhode Island on Saturday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Azle, TX
Late night
in Azle on Saturday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
1 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
2h 23m 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 Rhode Island, TX to Azle, TX covers 131.6 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 45, SH 183 TEXpress, Jacksboro Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.8 miles from Rhode Island, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.89 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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 131.6 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 81.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.8 miles (TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Rhode Island, TX and Azle, TX, road signs point toward Waco, Denton and Dfw Airport.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
