Origin
Weslaco, TX
Afternoon in Weslaco on Sunday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weslaco, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Drive Time
7h 43m
Distance
468.3 mi
754 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
Weslaco, TX
Mark Direen
Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
Traveling from Weslaco to Rhode Island, Texas, covers a distance of 468.3 miles and typically takes about 7 hours and 43 minutes of driving time. Because this journey is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, you should plan for a full day on the road. Budgeting approximately $70 for fuel will cover your transit across the Great Plains region. While it is possible to complete this trip in one day, the technical nature of the roads means you should prepare for a focused and active drive. Since you are staying within the same state and region, the transition between these two points remains consistent in character.
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
234.1 miles from Weslaco, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a very different experience than a standard highway cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate primarily via Texas Boulevard, West Expressway 83, and I-2 West, which creates a stop-and-go feel rather than a high-speed interstate haul. Because the longest stretch on Texas Boulevard is 0 miles, you will constantly be navigating turns and local intersections. This drive demands your full attention, as the lack of sustained highway stretches means you are rarely settling into a long, uninterrupted pace. It is a hands-on trip that requires you to stay alert through every turn.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Texas Boulevard 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 43m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Weslaco, TX to Rhode Island, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Expressway 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 2 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McAllen | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69C North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nueces Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| King David Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Texas Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weslaco, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on the route
59 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Texas Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Texas Boulevard
3
Turn left onto West Expressway 83
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Expressway 83
4
Take the ramp slight left toward I 2 West, US 83 West
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 2 West, US 83 West
5
Merge slight left onto McAllen
11 mi
·
12 min
·
McAllen
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
7
Continue straight
22 mi
·
23 min
8
Continue straight
57 mi
·
1 hr
9
Keep slight right
70 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Nueces Street
11
Turn right onto King David Drive
32 mi
·
39 min
·
King David Drive
12
Continue on West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
13
Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
233 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Helena Road
15
Turn straight onto State Highway 80
24 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 80
16
Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Nixon Avenue
17
Continue on State Highway 80 North
31 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 80 North
18
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
19
Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
20
Continue on United States Highway 183
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
United States Highway 183
21
Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
22
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
59 mi
·
54 min
·
Pickle Parkway
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 35 North: Waco
24
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
65 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
25
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
27
Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
28
Turn right onto East Waco Drive
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Waco Drive
29
Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bellmead Drive
30
Continue on East US Highway 84
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East US Highway 84
31
Continue on State Highway 31
17 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 31
32
Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Hubbard Bypass
33
Continue on State Highway 31
19 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 31
34
Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Corsicana Bypass
35
Turn right onto South Interstate 45
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Interstate 45
36
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
37
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
19 min
38
Take the exit slight right toward FM 833
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
FM 833
39
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
308 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Interstate 45
40
Turn left
1.3 mi
·
3 min
41
At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
North State Highway 75
42
Turn left onto East FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
43
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
1 sec
·
County Road 161
44
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To manage the 468.3 miles effectively, aim for an early morning departure to maximize daylight, as the technical road profile can be more taxing after dark. You should plan for at least two designated stops to break up the drive and maintain your energy levels behind the wheel. Given the $70 fuel estimate, check your gas levels before entering the more localized, turn-heavy sections where service stations may be less frequent. If you find the constant maneuvering tiring, use your two stops to fully step away from the vehicle and stretch. A key tip for this specific route is to keep a reliable navigation app running, as the heavy reliance on local roads means you will encounter frequent turns that are easy to miss.
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 234.1 miles from Weslaco, TX, or about 3h 51m 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 103 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 234.1 miles or 3h 51m 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 43m
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 Weslaco, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Weslaco, TX
This is one driving day of about 468.3 miles and 7h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 103 miles from Weslaco, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 234.1 mi from Weslaco, TX · 3h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
234 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 103 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 234.1 miles from Weslaco, 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
$71.54 one way
$143.07 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
164 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $78.39 | $156.79 |
| premium | $4.59 | $84.64 | $169.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $104.04 | $208.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 163.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 140.5 | 1 | $49.17 | $22.48 |
| Efficient EV | 117.1 | 1 | $40.98 | $18.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 187.3 | 2 | $65.56 | $29.97 |
Gas CO2
164 kg
EV CO2
55 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Afternoon in Rhode Island on Sunday
Local time
2:40 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
8 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 43m 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 Weslaco, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 468.3 miles and takes about 7h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Texas Boulevard, West Expressway 83, I 2 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 234.1 miles from Weslaco, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $71.54 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 itself is not hard, but at 7h 43m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Weslaco, TX to Rhode Island, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Weslaco, TX to Rhode Island, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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