Origin
Valley Mills, TX
Afternoon in Valley Mills on Saturday
Local time
1:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Valley Mills, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
100.5 mi
162 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Valley Mills, TX
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Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Valley Mills, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 100.5 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 31, I 45, FM 1637 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.8 miles on State Highway 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.19 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
50.2 miles from Valley Mills, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 31 | 35.8 mi | 38m |
| I 45 | 19.8 mi | 19m |
| FM 1637 | 18.2 mi | 23m |
| Corsicana Bypass | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Hubbard Bypass | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| Steinbeck Bend Drive | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| East US Highway 84 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Lake Shore Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 31
— 35.8 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Mills, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on FM 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North 4th Street
2
Turn right onto FM 1637
18 mi
·
23 min
·
FM 1637
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto FM 3051
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Steinbeck Bend Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto FM 3051
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Shore Drive
5
Continue on FM 3051
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Industrial Boulevard
6
Continue on Loop 340
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Loop 340
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 84, To TX 31: Mexia, Corsicana
8
Turn left onto US 84
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellmead Drive
9
Continue on US 84
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East US Highway 84
10
Continue on TX 31
17 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 31
11
Continue on TX 31
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Hubbard Bypass
12
Continue on TX 31
19 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 31
13
Turn right onto TX 31
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Corsicana Bypass
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto South Interstate 45
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Interstate 45
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
16
Merge onto I 45
20 mi
·
19 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 206
Toward FM 833
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Interstate 45
19
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 833
20
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
21
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
22
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 161
23
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 50.2 miles from Valley Mills, TX, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.8 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 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.2 miles or 1h 1m 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 37m
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 Valley Mills, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Valley Mills, TX
This is one driving day of about 100.5 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Valley Mills, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 31 for about 35.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.2 miles from Valley Mills, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 97.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
FM 1637
Turn right onto FM 1637
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
26.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward US 84, To TX 31: Mexia, Corsicana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 84, To TX 31: Mexia, Corsicana
5
71.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass
Turn right onto TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
78.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
97.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.19 one way
$30.37 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $16.62 | $33.24 |
| premium | $4.54 | $17.94 | $35.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.19 | $44.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.55 | $4.82 |
| Efficient EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.07 | $6.43 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Rhode Island on Saturday
Local time
1:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 1:45PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 1:45PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
1h 58m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
100.5 mi in 1h 58m, mostly highway — 35.8 mi of that is on State Highway 31.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.8 mi on State Highway 31.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 31 and I 45. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near FM 1637.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (FM 1637): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.8 miles (TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Valley Mills, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward To Tx 31: Mexia and Corsicana.
To Tx 31: Mexia
26.2 mi in
|
~36m
Corsicana
26.2 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 100.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.8 miles on State Highway 31. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (FM 1637): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.8 miles (TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rhode Island, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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