Drive Time
58m
Distance
51.6 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
The drive from Rhode Island, TX to Malakoff, TX covers 51.6 miles and takes about 58m 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 $7.68 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
25.8 miles from Rhode Island, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 51.6 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 |
| Northeast 2nd Street | 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 Malakoff, 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
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Corsicana Bypass
Turn right onto East State Highway 31
Continue on Northeast 2nd Street
Continue on West Royall Boulevard
Turn right onto South Terry Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 51.6 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.8 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Malakoff, 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 51.6 miles and 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.8 mi from Rhode Island, TX · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 51.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Rhode Island, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Malakoff, 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 Malakoff, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.68 one way
$15.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $8.64 | $17.28 |
| premium | $4.59 | $9.33 | $18.65 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Rhode Island on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Malakoff on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Dallas, TX
26 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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