The drive from Rhode Island, TX to Oak Trail Shores, TX covers 141.8 miles and takes about 2h 46m 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, Cresson Bypass 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 $21.10 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
70.9 miles from Rhode Island, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 141.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 46m highway drive covering 141.8 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 23 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near I 45.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 141.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
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|~1h 56m in|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 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward US 377: Granbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 429A
Toward US 377: Granbury
8
109.3 mi into trip|~2h in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 377 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 377 North
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 Oak Trail Shores, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Worth along the way.
Fort Worth
43.1 mi in|~45m|via US 287
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 287
62.8 mi
1h 11m
I 45
40.7 mi
40m
Cresson Bypass
11.9 mi
14m
US Highway 377 South
11.1 mi
12m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
3.2 mi
3m
Benbrook Boulevard
2.7 mi
4m
Lipan Highway
2.7 mi
4m
East Pearl Street
1.7 mi
3m
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 Oak Trail Shores, 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 247Toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
3.2 mi·3 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 WestUse the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 429AToward US 377: GranburyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward US 377 NorthUse the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820
369 ft·9 sec·Southwest Loop 820
13
Turn left onto US 377
2.7 mi·4 min·Benbrook Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on US 377
11 mi·12 min·US Highway 377 South
15
Continue on US 377
12 mi·14 min·Cresson Bypass
16
Turn slight right onto US 377 Bus; FM 4
1.7 mi·3 min·East Pearl Street
17
Turn right onto FM 4; FM 51
0.4 mi·45 sec·North Houston Street
18
Turn left onto FM 4
2.7 mi·4 min·Lipan Highway
19
Turn right onto Oak Trail Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Oak Trail Drive
20
Turn left onto South Oak Trail
1.1 mi·2 min·South Oak Trail
21
Turn left onto Green Oak Drive
311 ft·13 sec·Green Oak Drive
22
Turn right onto Blackjack Lane
0.2 mi·44 sec·Blackjack Lane
23
Arrive at destination
Blackjack Lane
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.9 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 1h 16m 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 31 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.9 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Trail Shores, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 141.8 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 70.9 mi from Rhode Island, TX
· 1h 16m into the drive
The midpoint is around 70.9 miles from Rhode Island, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before US 287 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.8 miles.
Arriving in Oak Trail Shores, TX
The final approach into Oak Trail Shores, 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 Oak Trail Shores, 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
$21.10 one way
$42.19 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.25
$23.74
$47.48
premium
$4.59
$25.63
$51.26
diesel
$3.99
$22.29
$44.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.5
0
$14.89
$6.81
Efficient EV
35.5
0
$12.41
$5.67
EV Truck/SUV
56.7
0
$19.85
$9.08
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Rhode Island, TX
Late night
in Rhode Island on Saturday
Local time
4:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 12:13AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 12:11AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Oak Trail Shores, TX
Late night
in Oak Trail Shores on Saturday
Local time
4:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Mansfield, TX
71 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
9 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
2h 46m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Oak Trail Shores, TX covers 141.8 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 287, I 45, Cresson Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.9 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 $21.10 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.
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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 141.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
On the drive from Rhode Island, TX to Oak Trail Shores, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Worth along the way.
