Trip from Rhode Island, TX to Eagle Lake, TX

Drive Time

3h 41m

Distance

179.5 mi

289 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

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.

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Rhode Island, TX

Beth Fitzpatrick

Trip Overview

The drive from Rhode Island, TX to Eagle Lake, TX covers 179.5 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 $27.42 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

89.7 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 179.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 29 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 Eagle Lake, 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 Eagle Lake, 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
US 190 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Interstate 45 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South May Street	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 Eagle Lake, TX.

Start on County Road 161

10 ft · 7 sec · County Road 161

Turn left onto East FM 833

0.9 mi · 1 min · East FM 833

Turn right onto North State Highway 75

52 ft · 3 sec · North State Highway 75

Turn left onto West FM 833

0.7 mi · 1 min · West FM 833

Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 833

0.6 mi · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 833

Turn left onto North Interstate 45

161 ft · 7 sec · North Interstate 45

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge slight left

63 mi · 1 hr 3 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 190 West, TX 21: Bryan, Crockett

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 190 West, TX 21: Bryan, Crockett

Turn left onto Interstate 45 North

479 ft · 18 sec · Interstate 45 North

Turn right onto East Main Street

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Turn left onto South May Street

0.4 mi · 36 sec · South May Street

Turn right onto East South Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · East South Street

Turn left onto South Madison Street

41 mi · 1 hr 1 min · South Madison Street

Continue on East Washington Avenue

0.4 mi · 45 sec · East Washington Avenue

Turn left onto State Highway 6

0.3 mi · 29 sec · State Highway 6

Take the ramp slight left

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Merge slight left

20 mi · 22 min

Continue on US 290 East, TX 6 South

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 290 East, TX 6 South

Turn right onto Austin Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Austin Street

Turn left onto 13th Street

15 mi · 22 min · 13th Street

Continue on East Main Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Main Street

Turn sharp left onto South Front Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Front Street

Continue on State Highway 36

9.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36

Continue on North Meyer Street

4.2 mi · 6 min · North Meyer Street

Turn right

15 mi · 15 min

Turn right onto Prairie Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Prairie Avenue

Turn left onto North McCarty Avenue

0.3 mi · 39 sec · North McCarty Avenue

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 89.7 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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89.7 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 Eagle Lake, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 179.5 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 89.7 mi from Rhode Island, TX · 1h 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Houston, TX

90 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

Houston, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Houston, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.7 miles from Rhode Island, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Eagle Lake, TX

The final approach into Eagle Lake, 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 Eagle Lake, 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

$27.42 one way

$54.84 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$30.05	$60.10
premium	$4.59	$32.44	$64.89
diesel	$5.64	$39.88	$79.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	53.9	$18.85	$8.62
Efficient EV	44.9	$15.71	$7.18
EV Truck/SUV	71.8	$25.13	$11.49

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Rhode Island, TX

Evening in Rhode Island on Sunday

Local time

6:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eagle Lake, TX

Evening in Eagle Lake on Sunday

Local time

6:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°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

4 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 Eagle Lake, TX covers 179.5 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 89.7 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 $27.42 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 Eagle Lake, 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 Eagle Lake, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Rhode Island, TX to Eagle Lake, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.