Origin
Rosebud, TX
Evening in Rosebud on Thursday
Local time
8:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rosebud, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
85.4 mi
137 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosebud, TX
Mohan Nannapaneni
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Rosebud, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 85.4 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Farm-to-Market Road 413, State Highway 14 South, FM 246 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.6 miles on Farm-to-Market Road 413. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.90 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.
Midpoint
42.7 miles from Rosebud, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 85.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Rosebud, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 85.4 miles and takes about 2h 2m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Farm-to-Market Road 413 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loop 265 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.4 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loop 265 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Avenue C): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.4 miles (Farm-to-Market Road 413): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Loop 265 / Main Street
Turn right onto Loop 265 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Avenue C
Keep slight right at fork onto Avenue C
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Farm-to-Market Road 413
Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 413
Navigation decision point
6
19 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
County Road 2902
At end of road, turn right onto County Road 2902
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
82.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward FM 833
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 206
Toward FM 833
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farm-to-Market Road 413 | 28.6 mi | 38m |
| State Highway 14 South | 26.8 mi | 37m |
| FM 246 | 8.5 mi | 15m |
| South State Highway 14 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| I 45 | 6.4 mi | 6m |
| FM 833 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 27 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East FM 833 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Farm-to-Market Road 413
— 28.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosebud, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on US 77
14 ft
·
2 sec
·
5th Street
2
Turn right onto Loop 265
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Avenue C
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Avenue C
4
Turn right onto FM 413
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 413
5
Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 413
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 413
6
Continue on County Road 2903
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
County Road 2903
7
At end of road, turn right onto County Road 2902
315 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Road 2902
8
Continue on FM 413
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 413
9
Keep slight left at fork onto FM 413
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 413
10
Turn left onto TX 14
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mignonette Street
11
Continue on TX 14
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
South State Highway 14
12
Continue on TX 14
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Preston Street
13
Continue on TX 14
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 14 South
14
Continue on TX 14
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Ellis Street
15
Continue on TX 14
19 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 14 South
16
Turn right onto FM 27
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West San Saba Avenue
17
Continue on FM 27
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 27
18
Turn left onto FM 246
8.5 mi
·
15 min
·
FM 246
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
20
Merge onto I 45
6.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 45
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 206
Toward FM 833
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Interstate 45
23
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 833
24
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
25
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
26
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 161
27
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.7 miles from Rosebud, TX, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.6 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.7 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rhode Island, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Rosebud, 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 Rosebud, TX
This is one driving day of about 85.4 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Rosebud, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Farm-to-Market Road 413 for about 28.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.7 mi from Rosebud, TX · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from Rosebud, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rhode Island, TX
The final approach into Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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
$12.90 one way
$25.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $14.12 | $28.25 |
| premium | $4.54 | $15.25 | $30.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.86 | $37.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
| Efficient EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.47 | $3.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.96 | $5.47 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Rhode Island, TX
Evening in Rhode Island on Thursday
Local time
8:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Groesbeck, TX
43 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
10 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
2h 2m 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 Rosebud, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 85.4 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Farm-to-Market Road 413, State Highway 14 South, FM 246. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.7 miles from Rosebud, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.90 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.4 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loop 265 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Avenue C): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.4 miles (Farm-to-Market Road 413): Navigation decision point.
The route from Rosebud, TX to Rhode Island, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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