Origin
Rhode Island, TX
Afternoon in Rhode Island on Sunday
Local time
3:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rhode Island, TX to Beach City, TX
Drive Time
3h 41m
Distance
194.4 mi
313 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Beach City, TX
Rodox
Trip Overview
The drive from Rhode Island, TX to Beach City, TX covers 194.4 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on FM 833, Highway 75, Farm-to-Market Road 833 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.70 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
97.2 miles from Rhode Island, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 41m drive with frequent turns across 194.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FM 833 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Rhode Island, TX to Beach City, TX is easy. At 3h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rhode Island, TX to Beach City, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 833 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farm-to-Market Road 833 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 45 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hardy Toll Road South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 610 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Loop East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
FM 833
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island, TX and Beach City, TX.
1
Start on County Road 161
10 ft
·
7 sec
·
County Road 161
2
Turn left onto East FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
3
Turn right onto North State Highway 75
52 ft
·
3 sec
·
North State Highway 75
4
Turn left onto West FM 833
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West FM 833
5
Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 833
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 833
6
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Interstate 45
7
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
8
Merge slight left
133 mi
·
2 hr 17 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Hardy Toll Road South
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 610 East
11
Merge slight left onto North Loop East
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
North Loop East
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Beaumont, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 10: Beaumont, Downtown
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: Beaumont
14
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
East Freeway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Decker Drive
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Decker Drive
16
Take the exit slight right toward Spur 330
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Spur 330
17
Continue on Decker Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Decker Drive
18
Turn left onto West Defee Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Defee Street
19
Turn right onto North Alexander Drive
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Alexander Drive
20
Keep slight left to continue on South State Highway 146
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South State Highway 146
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Grand Parkway South
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Grand Parkway South
22
Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
TX 99 Toll East
23
Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway South
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Grand Parkway South
24
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1405
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
FM 1405
25
Turn straight onto East Grand Parkway South
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Grand Parkway South
26
Turn right
3.9 mi
·
7 min
27
Turn left onto Tri City Beach Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Tri City Beach Road
28
Turn right onto Seacrest Park Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Seacrest Park Road
29
Turn left onto Ocean Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Ocean Drive
30
Turn right
269 ft
·
20 sec
31
Arrive at your destination
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 97.2 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.2 miles or 1h 50m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beach City, 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.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rhode Island, TX
This is one driving day of about 194.4 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rhode Island, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.2 mi from Rhode Island, TX · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 97.2 miles from Rhode Island, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beach City, TX
The final approach into Beach City, 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 Beach City, 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
$29.70 one way
$59.39 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $32.54 | $65.09 |
| premium | $4.59 | $35.14 | $70.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.19 | $86.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.41 | $9.33 |
| Efficient EV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.01 | $7.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.8 | 0 | $27.22 | $12.44 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
Beach City, TX
Afternoon in Beach City on Sunday
Local time
3:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
19 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
3h 41m 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 Beach City, TX covers 194.4 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FM 833, Highway 75, Farm-to-Market Road 833. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.2 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 $29.70 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.
The drive from Rhode Island, TX to Beach City, TX is easy. At 3h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rhode Island, TX to Beach City, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rhode Island, TX to Beach City, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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