Drive Time
5h 9m
Distance
262.8 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
The drive from Rhode Island, TX to Eden, TX covers 262.8 miles and takes about 5h 9m 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 $39.10 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
131.4 miles from Rhode Island, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 9m drive with frequent turns across 262.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 833 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farm-to-Market Road 833 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 31 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 45 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Corsicana Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 31 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hubbard Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island, TX and Eden, TX.
Start on County Road 161
Turn left onto East FM 833
Turn right onto North State Highway 75
Turn left onto West FM 833
Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 833
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward TX 31: Athens, Waco
Turn left onto South Interstate 45
Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass
At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31
Continue on Hubbard Bypass
Continue on State Highway 31
Continue on East US Highway 84
Continue on Bellmead Drive
Turn straight onto East Waco Drive
Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South
Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 396
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Turn right onto South Valley Mills Drive
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight right to continue on South Valley Mills Drive
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
Take the ramp straight
Keep slight left to continue on US 84
Merge slight left
Turn left
Turn left onto Fisher Street
Turn right
Turn right onto East Wallace Street
Continue on Boy Street
Turn left onto Bridge Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Turn right onto Commerce Street
Turn straight onto United States Highway 87
Turn left onto South Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.4 miles or 2h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eden, TX than in the middle of the route.
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 262.8 miles and 5h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.4 mi from Rhode Island, TX · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 131.4 miles from Rhode Island, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Eden, 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 Eden, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$39.10 one way
$78.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $43.99 | $87.99 |
| premium | $4.59 | $47.50 | $95.00 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $41.31 | $82.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.8 | 0 | $27.59 | $12.61 |
| Efficient EV | 65.7 | 0 | $23.00 | $10.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.1 | 1 | $36.79 | $16.82 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Rhode Island on Saturday
Local time
4:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Eden on Saturday
Local time
4:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Killeen, TX
131 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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