Origin
Rhode Island, TX
Afternoon in Rhode Island on Monday
Local time
2:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rhode Island, TX to New Boston, TX
Drive Time
3h 56m
Distance
189.7 mi
305 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 43m
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6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
New Boston, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Rhode Island, TX to New Boston, TX covers 189.7 miles and takes about 3h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 30, US 271, State Highway 31 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.8 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.98 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
94.9 miles from Rhode Island, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 56m highway drive covering 189.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 30 and US 271. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.8 miles on I 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 37.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and US 271. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 17.1 miles in near US 287.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 56m 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: at 17.1 miles (US 287): Navigation decision point; at 81.1 miles (US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 102.5 miles (TX 155 / North Tyler Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
17.1 mi into trip
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~26m in
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US 287
At end of road, turn right onto US 287
Navigation decision point
6
81.1 mi into trip
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~1h 53m in
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US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue
Turn left onto US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
102.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
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TX 155 / North Tyler Street
Turn left onto TX 155 / North Tyler Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
187 mi into trip
|
~3h 51m in
Take the exit toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb , Clarksville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb , Clarksville
6
189.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 56m in
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US 82 / Northeast Front Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 82 / Northeast Front Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 37.8 mi | 37m |
| US 271 | 29.8 mi | 34m |
| State Highway 31 East | 21 mi | 24m |
| North Tyler Street | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| FM 59 | 12.6 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 155 North | 11.5 mi | 12m |
| FM 488 | 10.3 mi | 18m |
| US 287 | 6.8 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 37.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island, TX and New Boston, TX.
1
Start on County Road 161
10 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 161
2
Turn right onto FM 833
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
East FM 833
3
Turn left onto FM 488
10 mi
·
18 min
·
FM 488
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 287
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 287
5
Turn left onto FM 59
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
FM 59
6
Continue on FM 59
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
FM 59
7
Turn right onto FM 753
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
FM 753
8
Turn left onto Mill Run Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Run Road
9
Turn right onto Loop 7
5.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Dewitt C Greer Loop
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
11
Turn slight right
242 ft
·
6 sec
12
Merge onto TX 31
21 mi
·
24 min
·
State Highway 31 East
13
Continue on TX 31
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Highway 31
14
Continue on TX 31
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 31 West
15
Continue on TX 31
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Chandler Highway
16
Continue on TX 31
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Front Street
17
Turn left onto US 271; TX 155
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Beckham Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 271; TX 155
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Gentry Parkway
19
Continue on US 271; TX 155
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 271
20
Turn left onto TX 155
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 155 North
21
Continue on TX 155
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
22
Continue on TX 155
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 155 North
23
At end of road, turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
24
Turn left onto TX 155
16 mi
·
18 min
·
North Tyler Street
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on US 271
30 mi
·
34 min
·
US 271
26
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Burton Road
27
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
28
Merge onto I 30
38 mi
·
37 min
·
I 30
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb , Clarksville
30
Turn slight right onto US 82
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 82 West
31
Continue on US 82
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Street
32
At end of road, turn left onto US 82
490 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northeast Front Street
33
Arrive at destination
US 82
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 94.9 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.8 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.9 miles or 2h 11m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Boston, 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 189.7 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 I 30 for about 37.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.9 mi from Rhode Island, TX · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.9 miles from Rhode Island, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Boston, TX
The final approach into New Boston, 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 New Boston, 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
$28.98 one way
$57.96 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $31.76 | $63.51 |
| premium | $4.59 | $34.29 | $68.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.14 | $84.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.92 | $9.11 |
| Efficient EV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.60 | $7.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.9 | 0 | $26.56 | $12.14 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
New Boston, TX
Afternoon in New Boston on Monday
Local time
2:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
95 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
1 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
3h 56m 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 New Boston, TX covers 189.7 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 30, US 271, State Highway 31 East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.9 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 $28.98 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 56m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles (US 287): Navigation decision point; at 81.1 miles (US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 102.5 miles (TX 155 / North Tyler Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rhode Island, TX to New Boston, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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