Origin
Rhode Island, TX
Afternoon in Rhode Island on Thursday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rhode Island, TX to Edna, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
247.4 mi
398 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 38m
★
6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Edna, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Rhode Island, TX to Edna, TX covers 247.4 miles and takes about 4h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, United States Highway 77, TX 21 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.1 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.38 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
123.7 miles from Rhode Island, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 51m. Total distance: 247.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 51m highway drive covering 247.4 miles, with most of the trip on Main Street and United States Highway 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.1 miles on Main Street.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 51.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Main Street and United States Highway 77. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 833 / East FM 833.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 833 / East FM 833): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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FM 833 / East FM 833
Turn left onto FM 833 / East FM 833
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
29.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 79: Buffalo, Jewett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 79: Buffalo, Jewett
5
30.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 79 / West Commerce Street
Turn right onto US 79 / West Commerce Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
140 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 Edna, TX, road signs point toward Jewett and Tx Osr.
Jewett
29.2 mi in
|
~31m
Tx Osr
94.7 mi in
|
~1h 46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 51.1 mi | 58m |
| United States Highway 77 | 43.8 mi | 49m |
| TX 21 | 36.6 mi | 40m |
| TX 111 | 27.1 mi | 40m |
| I 45 | 26.6 mi | 26m |
| South US Highway 77 | 24.7 mi | 28m |
| South State Highway 6 | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| West Old San Antonio Road | 8 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 51.1 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island, TX and Edna, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 833
6
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
159 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Interstate 45
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
8
Merge onto I 45
27 mi
·
26 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 79: Buffalo, Jewett
10
Turn straight onto North Craig Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Craig Street
11
Turn right onto US 79
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Commerce Street
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on US 79
51 mi
·
58 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on US 79; TX 6
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Market Street
14
Continue on US 190; TX 6
11 mi
·
12 min
·
South State Highway 6
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward TX OSR
16
Continue on South State Highway 6
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South State Highway 6
17
Turn right onto TX OSR
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West Old San Antonio Road
18
Turn right onto TX 21
37 mi
·
40 min
·
TX 21
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
20
Keep slight left at fork
103 ft
·
2 sec
21
Turn left onto US 77
27 mi
·
30 min
·
United States Highway 77
22
Continue on US 77
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Jefferson Street
23
Continue on US 77
25 mi
·
28 min
·
South US Highway 77
24
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 77
25
Continue on US 77
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
United States Highway 77
26
Continue on US 77
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Texana Street
27
Turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
West 4th Street
28
Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Fairwinds Street
29
Turn left onto US 77
17 mi
·
18 min
·
United States Highway 77
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
31
Continue on US Highway 77 Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
US Highway 77 Frontage Road
32
Turn left onto TX 111
27 mi
·
40 min
·
TX 111
33
Turn left onto Loop 521
104 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
34
Arrive at destination
Loop 521
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 123.7 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.1 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 54 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.7 miles or 2h 20m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edna, 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 247.4 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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.
The longest stretch is on Main Street for about 51.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123.7 mi from Rhode Island, TX · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.7 miles from Rhode Island, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Edna, TX
The final approach into Edna, 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 Edna, 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
$37.38 one way
$74.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $40.92 | $81.84 |
| premium | $4.54 | $44.17 | $88.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.62 | $109.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.2 | 0 | $25.98 | $11.88 |
| Efficient EV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.65 | $9.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99 | 1 | $34.64 | $15.83 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Edna, TX
Afternoon in Edna on Thursday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Lexington, TX
124 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 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 51m 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 Edna, TX covers 247.4 miles and takes about 4h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, United States Highway 77, TX 21. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.7 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 $37.38 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 833 / East FM 833): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Rhode Island, TX and Edna, TX, road signs point toward Jewett and Tx Osr.
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