Origin
Woodcreek, TX
Late night in Woodcreek on Saturday
Local time
12:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodcreek, 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
3h 29m
Distance
197.6 mi
318 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodcreek, TX
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Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Woodcreek, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 197.6 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Westwood Drive, Brookhollow Drive, Woodcreek Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.86 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
98.8 miles from Woodcreek, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 197.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 29m drive with frequent turns across 197.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westwood Drive 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Woodcreek, TX to Rhode Island, TX is easy. At 3h 29m 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 Woodcreek, TX to Rhode Island, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westwood Drive | — | — |
| Brookhollow Drive | — | — |
| Woodcreek Drive | — | — |
| Ranch Road 12 | — | — |
| Highway 290 | — | — |
| Loop 1 North | — | — |
| South Mopac Expressway | — | — |
| North Mopac Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Westwood Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodcreek, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on Pebble Brook Lane
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pebble Brook Lane
2
Turn right onto Westwood Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Westwood Drive
3
Turn left onto Brookhollow Drive
489 ft
·
23 sec
·
Brookhollow Drive
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodcreek Drive
394 ft
·
13 sec
·
Woodcreek Drive
5
Keep slight left to continue on Woodcreek Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodcreek Drive
6
Turn left onto Ranch Road 12
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Ranch Road 12
7
Turn right onto East US Highway 290
12 mi
·
16 min
·
East US Highway 290
8
Continue on West US Highway 290
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
West US Highway 290
9
Take the exit slight left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
10
Continue on West US Highway 290
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West US Highway 290
11
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
1 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Loop 1 North
13
Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
South Mopac Expressway
14
Keep slight left
10 mi
·
10 min
15
Merge slight right onto North Mopac Expressway
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Mopac Expressway
16
Keep slight right to continue on TX 45 Toll East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 45 Toll East
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North, Toll 45 East
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 35 North, Toll 45 East
18
Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North
0.6 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Highway 45 North
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Waco
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 35 North: Waco
20
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
80 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
21
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
23
Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
24
Turn right onto East Waco Drive
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Waco Drive
25
Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bellmead Drive
26
Continue on East US Highway 84
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East US Highway 84
27
Continue on State Highway 31
17 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 31
28
Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Hubbard Bypass
29
Continue on State Highway 31
19 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 31
30
Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Corsicana Bypass
31
Turn right onto South Interstate 45
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Interstate 45
32
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
33
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
19 min
34
Take the exit slight right toward FM 833
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
FM 833
35
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
308 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Interstate 45
36
Turn left
1.3 mi
·
3 min
37
At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
North State Highway 75
38
Turn left onto East FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
39
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
1 sec
·
County Road 161
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 98.8 miles from Woodcreek, TX, or about 1h 44m 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 43 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.8 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 52m
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 Woodcreek, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Woodcreek, TX
This is one driving day of about 197.6 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Woodcreek, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.8 mi from Woodcreek, TX · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.8 miles from Woodcreek, 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
$29.86 one way
$59.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $32.68 | $65.36 |
| premium | $4.54 | $35.28 | $70.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.63 | $87.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.75 | $9.48 |
| Efficient EV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.29 | $7.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79 | 0 | $27.66 | $12.65 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Late night in Rhode Island on Saturday
Local time
12:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Belton, TX
99 mi in
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
10 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
3h 29m 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 Woodcreek, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 197.6 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westwood Drive, Brookhollow Drive, Woodcreek Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.8 miles from Woodcreek, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Woodcreek, TX to Rhode Island, TX is easy. At 3h 29m 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 Woodcreek, TX to Rhode Island, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Woodcreek, TX to Rhode Island, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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