Trip from Val Verde Park, TX to Rhode Island, TX

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

7h 34m

Distance

405.6 mi

653 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

7h 25m ★

6 AM

7h 35m

8 AM

7h 55m

10 AM

7h 42m

12 PM

7h 40m

3 PM

7h 43m

5 PM

7h 54m

8 PM

7h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Val Verde Park, TX

Tito Zzzz

Rhode Island, TX

Beth Fitzpatrick

Trip Overview

The drive from Val Verde Park, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 405.6 miles and takes about 7h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Purple Heart Trail, East US Highway 90, State Highway 31 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 155.2 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.29 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

202.8 miles from Val Verde Park, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 34m. Total distance: 405.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Val Verde Park, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 405.6 miles and takes about 7h 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 155.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Dennis Drive.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 405.6 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 0.3 miles (Dennis Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 138.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 228 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Dennis Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Dennis Drive

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

138.2 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in

Take the exit toward I 410 North, TX 16 North

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 410 North, TX 16 North

228 mi into trip | ~4h 21m in | I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

329.6 mi into trip | ~6h 8m in

Take the exit toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive

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 338 Toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive

403 mi into trip | ~7h 29m 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
Purple Heart Trail	155.2 mi	2h 45m
East US Highway 90	75.2 mi	1h 25m
State Highway 31	35.8 mi	38m
US Highway 90 East	27.7 mi	31m
US 90	24.5 mi	27m
I 45	19.8 mi	19m
Connally Loop	19.8 mi	22m
North Pan Am Expressway	6.8 mi	7m

Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 155.2 mi, about 2h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Val Verde Park, TX and Rhode Island, TX.

Start on Texas Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Texas Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Dennis Drive

289 ft · 14 sec · Dennis Drive

Turn right onto Charles Drive

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Charles Drive

At end of road, turn left onto US 90

2.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 90 East

Merge onto US 90

24 mi · 27 min · US 90

Continue on US 90

37 mi · 42 min · East US Highway 90

Continue on US 90

4.9 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 90

38 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90

Continue on US 90

2.1 mi · 3 min · 19th Street

Continue on US 90

25 mi · 29 min · US Highway 90 East

Continue on US 90

3.3 mi · 3 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min

Toward I 410 North, TX 16 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 410; TX 16

20 mi · 22 min · Connally Loop

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 35 North: Austin

Merge onto I 35

6.8 mi · 7 min · North Pan Am Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

12 mi · 12 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

48 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 290

96 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

6.0 mi · 6 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Exit 338 Toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

0.3 mi · 30 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

Turn right onto US 84

0.3 mi · 52 sec · East Waco Drive

Continue on US 84

2.6 mi · 4 min · Bellmead Drive

Continue on US 84

2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

Continue on TX 31

17 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

Continue on TX 31

5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass

Continue on TX 31

19 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31

Turn right onto TX 31

5.5 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto South Interstate 45

0.5 mi · 50 sec · South Interstate 45

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Merge onto I 45

20 mi · 19 min · I 45

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 206 Toward FM 833 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto North Interstate 45

307 ft · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

Turn left onto FM 833

1.3 mi · 3 min · FM 833

At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833

52 ft · 1 sec · North State Highway 75

Turn left onto FM 833

0.9 mi · 1 min · East FM 833

Turn right onto County Road 161

10 ft · 0 sec · County Road 161

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 202.8 miles from Val Verde Park, TX, or about 3h 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 155.2 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 89 miles or 1h 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 202.8 miles or 3h 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 28m

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 Val Verde Park, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Val Verde Park, TX

This is one driving day of about 405.6 miles and 7h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Val Verde Park, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 155.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 202.8 mi from Val Verde Park, TX · 3h 54m into the drive

city in Comal and Guadalupe counties in Texas, United States, that is the seat of Comal County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Braunfels, TX

203 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

Kerrville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

San Marcos, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 202.8 miles from Val Verde Park, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 155.2 miles.

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.

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 173.8

New Braunfels, Texas

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+18304024603

Visit website

Toybrary Austin

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 231.8

Austin, Texas

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15124343927

Visit website

Denman Estate Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 144.8

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12102077275

Visit website

Pioneer Farms

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 231.8

Austin, Texas

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+15128371215

Visit website

O. P. Schnabel Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 144.8

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+12102077275

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 340.6

View on nps.gov

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 156.1

View on nps.gov

Amistad National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, a Spanish word meaning "friendship," is known for excellent water-b...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.29 one way

$122.57 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 142 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$67.08	$134.17
premium	$4.54	$72.42	$144.83
diesel	$5.61	$89.55	$179.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$61

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 141.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	121.7	1	$42.59	$19.47
Efficient EV	101.4	1	$35.49	$16.22
EV Truck/SUV	162.2	2	$56.78	$25.96

Gas CO2

142 kg

EV CO2

47 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Val Verde Park, TX

Night in Val Verde Park on Thursday

Local time

10:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rhode Island, TX

Night in Rhode Island on Thursday

Local time

10:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°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

14 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

7h 34m 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 Val Verde Park, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 405.6 miles and takes about 7h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, East US Highway 90, State Highway 31. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 202.8 miles from Val Verde Park, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.29 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Val Verde Park, TX to Rhode Island, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Waco Mammoth National Monument, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Amistad National Recreation Area.

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