Origin
Rhode Island, TX
Afternoon in Rhode Island on Thursday
Local time
3:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rhode Island, TX to Haskell, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 26m
Distance
263.9 mi
425 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 13m
★
6 AM
5h 26m
8 AM
5h 53m
10 AM
5h 35m
12 PM
5h 33m
3 PM
5h 37m
5 PM
5h 52m
8 PM
5h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Haskell, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rhode Island, TX to Haskell, TX covers 263.9 miles and takes about 5h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 287, I 45, US Highway 380 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.8 miles on US 287. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.88 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
132 miles from Rhode Island, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 26m. Total distance: 263.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 26m highway drive covering 263.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 287 and I 45. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.8 miles on US 287.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 287 and I 45. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near I 45.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 263.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.1 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.9 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.4 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
43.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 287
Take the exit onto US 287 toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 247
Toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
7
105.9 mi into trip
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~1h 56m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 20 West
7
109.9 mi into trip
|
~2h in
|
I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
6
133.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward Ric Williamson Memorial Highway, Old Brock Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 405
Toward Ric Williamson Memorial Highway, Old Bro...
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 Haskell, TX, road signs point toward Fort Worth and Ric Williamson Memorial Highway.
Fort Worth
43.1 mi in
|
~45m
|
via US 287
Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
133.1 mi in
|
~2h 25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 287 | 62.8 mi | 1h 11m |
| I 45 | 40.7 mi | 40m |
| US Highway 380 West | 39.2 mi | 57m |
| US 380 | 31.4 mi | 46m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 27.2 mi | 29m |
| State Highway 337 | 21.1 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 16 | 14.2 mi | 20m |
| Mineral Wells Highway | 12.9 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
US 287
— 62.8 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island, TX and Haskell, 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
41 mi
·
40 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 287
63 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
US 287
Exit 247
Toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 405
Toward Ric Williamson Memorial Highway, Old Brock Road
12
Continue on West Interstate 20
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Interstate 20
13
Turn right onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
14
Turn left onto US 180
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Mineral Wells Highway
15
Continue on US 180
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 180 East
16
Continue on US 180
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Hubbard Street
17
Continue on US 180; BH
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 180 West
18
Turn right onto TX 337
21 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 337
19
Continue on TX 16
14 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 16
20
Continue on TX 16
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
21
Continue on US Highway 380 West
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 380 West
22
Continue on US 380
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
23
Turn left onto US 380
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Houston Street
24
Continue on US 380
27 mi
·
40 min
·
US Highway 380 West
25
Continue on US 380
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US 380
26
Continue on US 380
15 mi
·
22 min
·
US 380
27
Arrive at destination
US 380
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 132 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.8 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 58 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132 miles or 2h 24m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haskell, 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 263.9 miles and 5h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 US 287 for about 62.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132 mi from Rhode Island, TX · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132 miles from Rhode Island, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 287 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.8 miles.
Arriving in Haskell, TX
The final approach into Haskell, 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 Haskell, 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
$39.88 one way
$79.75 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $43.65 | $87.29 |
| premium | $4.54 | $47.12 | $94.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.27 | $116.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.71 | $12.67 |
| Efficient EV | 66 | 0 | $23.09 | $10.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.6 | 1 | $36.95 | $16.89 |
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.
Destination
Haskell, TX
Afternoon in Haskell on Thursday
Local time
3:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
8 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
5h 26m 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 Haskell, TX covers 263.9 miles and takes about 5h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 287, I 45, US Highway 380 West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132 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 $39.88 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 263.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.1 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.9 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Rhode Island, TX and Haskell, TX, road signs point toward Fort Worth and Ric Williamson Memorial Highway.
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