The drive from Rhode Island, TX to Caddo Mills, TX covers 116.8 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 45, I 30, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.3 miles on I 45.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.65 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
58.4 miles from Rhode Island, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 116.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 116.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 45 and I 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 69.3 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 20 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 69.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and I 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 71.7 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 15 significant decision points across 116.8 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 71.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.2 miles (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
71.7 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Shreveport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 276B
Toward I 20 East: Shreveport
9
78.2 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway toward I 635 North: Mesquite, Garland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 480
Toward I 635 North: Mesquite, Garland
6
86.8 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
7
87 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 30 East: Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
7
107 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward FM 548: Royse City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 77A
Toward FM 548: Royse City
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 Caddo Mills, TX, road signs point toward Garland, Dallas and Fm 548: Royse City.
Garland
78.2 mi in|~1h 22m|via I 635
Dallas
86.8 mi in|~1h 31m
Fm 548: Royse City
107 mi in|~1h 55m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 45
69.3 mi
1h 10m
I 30
19 mi
21m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
14.7 mi
15m
East State Highway 66
8.5 mi
10m
East FM 833
0.9 mi
1m
West FM 833
0.7 mi
1m
South Elm Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Farm-to-Market Road 833
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 69.3 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island, TX and Caddo Mills, 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
69 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·40 sec
Exit 276BToward I 20 East: ShreveportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 20
6.1 mi·6 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 635
8.5 mi·9 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Exit 480Toward I 635 North: Mesquite, GarlandUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 8Toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
12
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward I 30 East: TexarkanaUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 30; US 67
19 mi·21 min·I 30; US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 77AToward FM 548: Royse CityUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto West Interstate 30
0.2 mi·22 sec·West Interstate 30
16
Turn left onto FM 548
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Elm Street
17
Turn right onto TX 66
0.3 mi·23 sec·East Main Street
18
Continue on TX 66
8.5 mi·10 min·East State Highway 66
19
Turn left onto FM 36
215 ft·4 sec·Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
FM 36
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 58.4 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.3 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 26 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.4 miles or 1h 1m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Caddo Mills, 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 116.8 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 69.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.4 mi from Rhode Island, TX
· 1h 1m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35
0
$12.26
$5.61
Efficient EV
29.2
0
$10.22
$4.67
EV Truck/SUV
46.7
0
$16.35
$7.48
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Rhode Island, TX
Night
in Rhode Island on Friday
Local time
9:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Caddo Mills, TX
Night
in Caddo Mills on Friday
Local time
9:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
13 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
2h 8m 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 Caddo Mills, TX covers 116.8 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 45, I 30, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.4 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 $17.65 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 15 significant decision points across 116.8 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 71.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.2 miles (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Rhode Island, TX and Caddo Mills, TX, road signs point toward Garland, Dallas and Fm 548: Royse City.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
