This 92.9-mile journey from Rhode Island, TX, to Laguna Park, TX, is a straightforward drive that can be completed in just under two hours. It's an ideal candidate for a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of around $14. The route primarily utilizes North Magnolia Avenue and I-45, offering a mixed driving experience. As both your starting and ending points are within the Great Plains region, you won't encounter significant geographical shifts. This trip is designed for efficiency, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.4 miles from Rhode Island, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 92.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a drive with a 52% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads like I-45. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.4 miles on North Magnolia Avenue, so be prepared for a sustained period on this road before transitioning. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests a blend of speeds and road types, moving from more urban or suburban arterials like North Magnolia Avenue to the open interstate. This route offers a consistent pace for much of the journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Magnolia Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 23.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 15 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 2.4 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 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.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|FM 833 / East FM 833
Turn left onto FM 833 / East FM 833
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip|~4m in|I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.3 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward TX 31: Athens, Waco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 227
Toward TX 31: Athens, Waco
6
23 mi into trip|~26m in|TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass
Turn left onto TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
47.4 mi into trip|~53m in
Take the exit toward TX 31 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward TX 31 Business
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Rhode Island, TX to Laguna Park, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Waco
22.3 mi in|~24m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Magnolia Avenue
23.4 mi
34m
I 45
19.9 mi
19m
West State Highway 31
18.8 mi
21m
West Elm Street
11 mi
12m
State Highway 22
7.1 mi
10m
Corsicana Bypass
5.6 mi
6m
North Bosque Street
1.2 mi
1m
East FM 833
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
North Magnolia Avenue
— 23.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island, TX and Laguna Park, 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
20 mi·19 min·I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 227Toward TX 31: Athens, Waco
9
Turn left onto South Interstate 45
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Interstate 45
10
Turn left onto TX 31
5.6 mi·6 min·Corsicana Bypass
Use the straight lane.
11
At end of road, turn left onto TX 31
19 mi·21 min·West State Highway 31
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward TX 31 Business
13
Continue on TX 31 Bus
0.6 mi·56 sec·State Highway 31
14
Continue on TX 31 Bus
0.8 mi·1 min·Northeast 4th Street
15
Turn right onto TX 171
23 mi·34 min·North Magnolia Avenue
16
Turn right onto TX 22; TX 81; TX 171
0.5 mi·51 sec·South Waco Street
17
Turn left onto TX 22; TX 171
11 mi·12 min·West Elm Street
18
Continue on TX 22
0.7 mi·58 sec·Jefferson Avenue
19
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 22
1.2 mi·1 min·North Bosque Street
20
Continue on TX 22
7.1 mi·10 min·State Highway 22
21
Turn right onto County Road 1812
418 ft·11 sec·County Road 1812
22
Arrive at destination
County Road 1812
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 58 minute duration, this trip offers plenty of flexibility; you can easily depart in the morning and arrive by lunchtime. With no designated stops in the data, consider planning your own breaks, especially if you need to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $14 estimated cost is based on the total mileage. A practical tip for this route: since a significant portion is on North Magnolia Avenue, be aware of local traffic patterns and potential speed limit changes as you transition onto I-45.
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 46.4 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.4 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 20 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.4 miles or 52m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laguna Park, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rhode Island, TX
This is one driving day of about 92.9 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Rhode Island, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Magnolia Avenue for about 23.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.4 mi from Rhode Island, TX
· 52m into the drive
The midpoint is around 46.4 miles from Rhode Island, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laguna Park, TX
The final approach into Laguna Park, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 92.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.04 one way
$28.07 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$15.37
$30.73
premium
$4.54
$16.59
$33.17
diesel
$5.61
$20.51
$41.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Buc-ee's - Tesla Supercharger
Hillsboro, TX
Tesla
24 DCFC
TA, State Highway 77, Hillsboro, TX
Hillsboro, TX
BP_PULSE
12 DCFC
Corsicana, TX Rechargery Relay - I-45
Corsicana, TX
IONNA
10 DCFC
Collin Street Bakery - Tesla Supercharger
Corsicana, TX
Tesla
10 DCFC
Tesla: 2
IONNA: 1
BP_PULSE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.9
0
$9.75
$4.46
Efficient EV
23.2
0
$8.13
$3.72
EV Truck/SUV
37.2
0
$13.01
$5.95
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Rhode Island, TX
Evening
in Rhode Island on Thursday
Local time
6:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Laguna Park, TX
Evening
in Laguna Park on Thursday
Local time
6:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
1 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
1h 58m 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 Laguna Park, TX covers 92.9 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Magnolia Avenue, I 45, West State Highway 31. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.4 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 $14.04 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 straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 15 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 2.4 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Rhode Island, TX to Laguna Park, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
