Origin
Waller, TX
Evening in Waller on Sunday
Local time
5:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waller, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
139.8 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
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6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waller, TX
Thomas balabaud
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Waller, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 139.8 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 290 West, College Station, TX 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.36 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.9 miles from Waller, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 139.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 290 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Waller, TX to Rhode Island, TX is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Waller, TX to Rhode Island, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 290 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| College Station | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 6 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South May Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
US 290 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waller, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on Hempstead Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hempstead Highway
2
Turn right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
3
Take the ramp left toward US 290 West, TX 6 North
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 290 West, TX 6 North
4
Merge slight left
8.5 mi
·
9 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward College Station, Bryan
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
College Station, Bryan
6
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
7
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
8
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
9
Turn straight
8.5 mi
·
9 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward TX 90, TX 105 West: Anderson, Brenham
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
TX 90, TX 105 West: Anderson, Brenham
11
Turn straight onto State Highway 6
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
State Highway 6
12
Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
13
Continue on State Highway 90
41 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
State Highway 90
14
Turn right onto East South Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East South Street
15
Turn left onto South May Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South May Street
16
Continue on State Highway 75 North
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 75 North
17
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
18
Merge slight left
59 mi
·
59 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward FM 833
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
FM 833
20
Turn right
1.0 mi
·
2 min
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
North State Highway 75
22
Turn left onto East FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
23
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
1 sec
·
County Road 161
24
Arrive at your destination
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 69.9 miles from Waller, TX, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.9 miles or 1h 7m 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 50m
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 Waller, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Waller, TX
This is one driving day of about 139.8 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waller, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.9 mi from Waller, TX · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.9 miles from Waller, 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
$21.36 one way
$42.71 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $23.40 | $46.81 |
| premium | $4.59 | $25.27 | $50.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.06 | $62.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.68 | $6.71 |
| Efficient EV | 35 | 0 | $12.23 | $5.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.57 | $8.95 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Sunday
Local time
5:28 PM
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.
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
5 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
2h 14m 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 Waller, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 139.8 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 290 West, College Station, TX 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.9 miles from Waller, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.36 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.
The drive from Waller, TX to Rhode Island, TX is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Waller, TX to Rhode Island, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waller, TX to Rhode Island, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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