A lot depends on the road and your riding.

I've ridden on the Katy trail with pea gravel, and our local canal paths, also with pea gravel using my 23mm or 25mm road tires. The Katy was 40-60 mile RT rides. Locally, generally short sections.

Have you looked at the Compass tires?
https://www.compasscycle.com/product...ts/tires/700c/