Origin
Socorro, TX
Morning in Socorro on Monday
Local time
8:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Socorro, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Drive Time
11h 38m
Distance
691.3 mi
1,113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$106
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 28m
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6 AM
11h 38m
8 AM
11h 59m
10 AM
11h 46m
12 PM
11h 43m
3 PM
11h 47m
5 PM
11h 58m
8 PM
11h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Socorro, TX
Jan van der Wolf
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Socorro, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 691.3 miles and takes about 11h 38m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 20, I 10, US 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 421.1 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $105.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
345.7 miles from Socorro, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 691.3 miles and 11h 38m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 20 and I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 421.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 152.9 miles in near I 20.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 691.3 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 152.9 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 574 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 596.6 miles (US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
152.9 mi into trip
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~2h 30m in
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I 20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
574 mi into trip
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~9h 29m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
9
596.6 mi into trip
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~9h 54m in
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US 287
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 444
Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
5
647.3 mi into trip
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~10h 50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 South: Corsicana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 45 South: Corsicana
7
688.8 mi into trip
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~11h 33m 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
Towns Along This Route
Between Socorro, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport and Waxahachie.
Shreveport
574 mi in
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~9h 29m
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via I 20
Waxahachie
596.6 mi in
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~9h 54m
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via US 287
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 421.1 mi | 6h 59m |
| I 10 | 148.2 mi | 2h 20m |
| US 287 | 50.7 mi | 56m |
| I 45 | 40.9 mi | 40m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| Horizon Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| FM 833 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Buford Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 421.1 mi, about 6h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Socorro, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on this road
139 ft
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13 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto FM 258
249 ft
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5 sec
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Socorro Road
3
Turn left onto Buford Road
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Buford Road
4
Continue on FM 1281
2.9 mi
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5 min
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Horizon Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Gateway Boulevard East
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 10 East
7
Merge onto I 10
148 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
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I 10
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
421 mi
·
6 hr 59 min
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I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20
23 mi
·
24 min
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Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
51 mi
·
56 min
·
US 287
Exit 444
Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 45 South: Corsicana
12
Merge onto I 45; US 287
41 mi
·
40 min
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I 45; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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41 sec
Exit 206
Toward FM 833
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft
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10 sec
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North Interstate 45
15
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi
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3 min
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FM 833
16
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
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1 sec
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North State Highway 75
17
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
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1 min
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East FM 833
18
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
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County Road 161
19
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 345.7 miles from Socorro, TX, or about 5h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 421.1 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 152 miles or 2h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 345.7 miles or 5h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 345.7 miles or 5h 42m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rhode Island, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Socorro, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Socorro, TX
Aim for roughly 346 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Rhode Island, TX
Aim for roughly 346 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 152 miles from Socorro, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 421.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 345.7 mi from Socorro, TX · 5h 42m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
228 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
456 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Burleson, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
346 mi · about 5.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 346 miles or 5.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 152 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 345.7 miles from Socorro, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 346 miles or 5.8 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Rhode Island, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$105.60 one way
$211.20 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
242 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $115.72 | $231.45 |
| premium | $4.59 | $124.95 | $249.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $153.58 | $307.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$106
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$236–$346
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 241.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $73 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 207.4 | 2 | $72.59 | $33.18 |
| Efficient EV | 172.8 | 1 | $60.49 | $27.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 276.5 | 3 | $96.78 | $44.24 |
Gas CO2
242 kg
EV CO2
81 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Rhode Island on Monday
Local time
9:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
12 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
11h 38m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Socorro, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 691.3 miles and takes about 11h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 10, US 287. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 346 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 345.7 miles from Socorro, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $105.60 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 3 meaningful breaks 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 16 significant decision points across 691.3 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 152.9 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 574 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 596.6 miles (US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Socorro, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport and Waxahachie.
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