Origin
Rhode Island, TX
Late night in Rhode Island on Wednesday
Local time
12:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rhode Island, TX to Ricardo, TX
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
6h 57m
Distance
367.3 mi
591 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
17 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 46m
★
6 AM
6h 58m
8 AM
7h 20m
10 AM
7h 6m
12 PM
7h 3m
3 PM
7h 7m
5 PM
7h 19m
8 PM
6h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Ricardo, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Trip Overview
The drive from Rhode Island, TX to Ricardo, TX covers 367.3 miles and takes about 6h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on United States Highway 77, Main Street, Alamo Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.1 miles on United States Highway 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.50 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
183.6 miles from Rhode Island, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 6h 57m highway drive covering 367.3 miles, with most of the trip on United States Highway 77 and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.1 miles on United States Highway 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
United States Highway 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 77 and Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near I 45.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 367.3 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 2.6 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles (US 79 / West Commerce Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.6 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
29.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 79: Buffalo, Jewett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 79: Buffalo, Jewett
5
30.1 mi into trip
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~33m in
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US 79 / West Commerce Street
Turn right onto US 79 / West Commerce Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
140 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
331.5 mi into trip
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~6h 18m in
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I 69E; US 77
Take the exit onto I 69E; US 77 toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
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.
Toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rhode Island, TX and Ricardo, TX, road signs point toward Jewett, Tx Osr and Brownsville.
Jewett
29.2 mi in
|
~31m
Tx Osr
94.7 mi in
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~1h 46m
Brownsville
331.5 mi in
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~6h 18m
|
via I 69E; US 77
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Highway 77 | 67.1 mi | 1h 16m |
| Main Street | 51.1 mi | 58m |
| Alamo Street | 37.1 mi | 43m |
| TX 21 | 36.6 mi | 40m |
| US Highway 77 South | 34 mi | 38m |
| I 69E | 31.3 mi | 33m |
| I 45 | 26.6 mi | 26m |
| South US Highway 77 | 24.7 mi | 28m |
Longest stretch:
United States Highway 77
— 67.1 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island, TX and Ricardo, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 833
6
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
159 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Interstate 45
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
8
Merge onto I 45
27 mi
·
26 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 79: Buffalo, Jewett
10
Turn straight onto North Craig Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Craig Street
11
Turn right onto US 79
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Commerce Street
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on US 79
51 mi
·
58 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on US 79; TX 6
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Market Street
14
Continue on US 190; TX 6
11 mi
·
12 min
·
South State Highway 6
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward TX OSR
16
Continue on South State Highway 6
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South State Highway 6
17
Turn right onto TX OSR
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West Old San Antonio Road
18
Turn right onto TX 21
37 mi
·
40 min
·
TX 21
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
20
Keep slight left at fork
103 ft
·
2 sec
21
Turn left onto US 77
27 mi
·
30 min
·
United States Highway 77
22
Continue on US 77
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Jefferson Street
23
Continue on US 77
25 mi
·
28 min
·
South US Highway 77
24
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 77
25
Continue on US 77
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
United States Highway 77
26
Continue on US 77
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Texana Street
27
Turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
West 4th Street
28
Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Fairwinds Street
29
Turn left onto US 77
40 mi
·
45 min
·
United States Highway 77
30
Take the exit
278 ft
·
7 sec
31
Turn straight onto US 77
405 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
32
Take the ramp onto US 77
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 77
33
Merge onto US 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
34
Continue on US 77
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
35
Take the exit onto US 77
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 77
36
Turn left
170 ft
·
6 sec
37
Turn right onto US 77
34 mi
·
38 min
·
US Highway 77 South
38
Turn straight onto US 77
37 mi
·
43 min
·
Alamo Street
39
Take the exit onto US 77
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 77
Toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
40
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
41
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 37; US 77; I 69E
Use the straight lane.
42
Take the exit onto I 69E; US 77
31 mi
·
33 min
·
I 69E; US 77
Toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Keep slight left at fork onto US 77
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
44
Turn left onto FM 1118
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
Farm to Market Road 1118
45
Arrive at destination
FM 1118
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183.6 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 3h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.1 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 81 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.6 miles or 3h 28m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ricardo, 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 367.3 miles and 6h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 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 United States Highway 77 for about 67.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 183.6 mi from Rhode Island, TX · 3h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183.6 miles from Rhode Island, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before United States Highway 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.1 miles.
Arriving in Ricardo, TX
The final approach into Ricardo, 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 Ricardo, 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
$55.50 one way
$111.00 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $60.75 | $121.50 |
| premium | $4.54 | $65.58 | $131.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.10 | $162.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
Robstown, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
TA Express Fairfield - Tesla Supercharger
Fairfield, TX
Tesla
15 DCFC
Hearne TX
Hearne, TX
SHELL_RECHARGE
12 DCFC
Fuel America - Tesla Supercharger
Kingsville, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Whataburger - Tesla Supercharger
Caldwell, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
CEFCO Convenience Store - Tesla Supercharger
Giddings, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Circle K - Tesla Supercharger
Refugio, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kingsville - Tesla Supercharger
Kingsville, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tesla: 8
EV Connect: 3
eVgo Network: 2
Electrify America: 1
SHELL_RECHARGE: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Blink Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.2 | 1 | $38.57 | $17.63 |
| Efficient EV | 91.8 | 1 | $32.14 | $14.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146.9 | 1 | $51.42 | $23.51 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Ricardo, TX
Late night in Ricardo on Wednesday
Local time
12:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°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
23 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
6h 57m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Ricardo, TX covers 367.3 miles and takes about 6h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are United States Highway 77, Main Street, Alamo Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183.6 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 $55.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 367.3 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 2.6 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles (US 79 / West Commerce Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Rhode Island, TX and Ricardo, TX, road signs point toward Jewett, Tx Osr and Brownsville.
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