Drive Time
6h 29m
Distance
340 mi
547 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
Photo: Jeff Stapleton
The drive from Rhode Island, TX to Paducah, TX covers 340 miles and takes about 6h 29m 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 $51.94 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
170 miles from Rhode Island, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 29m drive with frequent turns across 340 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 29m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rhode Island, TX to Paducah, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 833 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farm-to-Market Road 833 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Waco | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woodall Rodgers Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35E North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Stemmons Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John W Carpenter Freeway | 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 Paducah, 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 Waco, Denton
Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton
Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Continue on Central Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
Continue on US Highway 287 East
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Crowell, Plainview
Turn left onto College Drive
Continue on US Highway 70 South
Turn left onto 9th Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170 miles or 3h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paducah, 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 340 miles and 6h 29m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 170 mi from Rhode Island, TX · 3h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
170 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 170 miles from Rhode Island, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Paducah, 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 Paducah, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$51.94 one way
$103.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $56.92 | $113.83 |
| premium | $4.59 | $61.45 | $122.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $75.54 | $151.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102 | 1 | $35.70 | $16.32 |
| Efficient EV | 85 | 0 | $29.75 | $13.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136 | 1 | $47.60 | $21.76 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Sunday
Local time
8:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Paducah on Sunday
Local time
8:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
79°F
Keller, TX
170 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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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