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Trip from Rhode Island, TX to Bevil Oaks, TX

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 5m

Distance

197.5 mi

318 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
3h 52m ★
6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Rhode Island, TX, TX

Rhode Island, TX

Beth Fitzpatrick

Downtown Bevil Oaks, TX, TX

Bevil Oaks, TX

Hector Portillo

Trip Overview

The drive from Rhode Island, TX to Bevil Oaks, TX covers 197.5 miles and takes about 4h 5m 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 $29.84 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

98.7 miles from Rhode Island, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 197.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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

Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 5m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rhode Island, TX to Bevil Oaks, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
FM 833
Highway 75
Farm-to-Market Road 833
Interstate 45
Calvary Road
Interstate 45 North
North Danville Street
East Powell Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: FM 833 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island, TX and Bevil Oaks, 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

108 mi · 1 hr 48 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward Calvary Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Calvary Road
10

Continue on Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
11

Turn left onto Calvary Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Calvary Road
12

At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75

2.0 mi · 3 min · North State Highway 75
13

Continue on North Danville Street

0.5 mi · 57 sec · North Danville Street
14

Turn left onto East Powell Street

5.1 mi · 9 min · East Powell Street
15

Continue on Willis Waukegan Road

5.8 mi · 8 min · Willis Waukegan Road
16

Turn left onto State Highway 105

15 mi · 22 min · State Highway 105
17

At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Avenue

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Washington Avenue
18

Turn right onto East Houston Street

6.2 mi · 9 min · East Houston Street
19

Turn left

28 mi · 41 min
20

Continue straight

21 mi · 29 min
21

Turn left onto Sweetgum Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Sweetgum Road
22

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 98.7 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 2h 2m 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 43 miles or 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 98.7 miles or 2h 2m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bevil Oaks, 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 197.5 miles and 4h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 98.7 mi from Rhode Island, TX · 2h 2m into the drive

Downtown houston-tx

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Houston, TX

99 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

Madisonville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Houston, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.7 miles from Rhode Island, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bevil Oaks, TX

The final approach into Bevil Oaks, 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 Bevil Oaks, 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

$29.84 one way

$59.69 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $32.67 $65.33
premium $4.54 $35.26 $70.52
diesel $5.61 $43.61 $87.21

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: 69.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.3 0 $20.74 $9.48
Efficient EV 49.4 0 $17.28 $7.90
EV Truck/SUV 79 0 $27.65 $12.64

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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 Thursday

Local time

1:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bevil Oaks, TX

Late night in Bevil Oaks on Thursday

Local time

1:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 5m 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 Rhode Island, TX to Bevil Oaks, TX covers 197.5 miles and takes about 4h 5m 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 98.7 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 $29.84 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 5m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rhode Island, TX to Bevil Oaks, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rhode Island, TX to Bevil Oaks, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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