How far is Allen, TX from Rhode Island, TX?

The driving distance from Allen, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.06 mi
01h 43m
Flight
92.58 mi
149 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.58 mi
Kilometers
149 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.06 mi
Kilometers
170.69 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 16, 1:38 AM CDT
Return by in Allen
Thu, Apr 16, 3:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allen
2026-04-15T23:54
Arrive Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 16, 1:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allen
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Palmer
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Allen
53 mi
00h 51m
To Rhode Island
53.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allen and Rhode Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allen and Rhode Island.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    137 m · 16 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Allen Drive

    527 ft · 15 sec · South Allen Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West McDermott Drive

    2032 ft · 1 min · West McDermott Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Central Expressway

    2240 ft · 40 sec · South Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    22.3 mi · 24 min · Central Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allen and Rhode Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
79.7 mi · 75%
Central Expressway
22.3 mi · 21%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 1%
South Central Expressway
0.42 mi
West McDermott Drive
0.38 mi
FM 833
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

76.3 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
92.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
00h 51m from Allen
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Allen and Mostly Cloudy near Rhode Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allen to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Allen and 53.1 miles from Rhode Island.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.13 one way or $28.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Allen and Mostly Cloudy near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palmer, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palmer.

RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

41 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

41 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Cleburne

68 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allen and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 92.58 mi (149 km).

Allen

#1 Allen

The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population109,379
Coordinates33.1031700, -96.6705500
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-96.670574, 33.103072)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.17 L · about $14.13
Round trip
$28.27
7.48 gal · 28.34 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.13 $28.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.90 $31.80
Premium $4.59 $17.17 $34.34
Diesel $3.99 $14.93 $29.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

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There is no time difference between Allen and Rhode Island. The current time is 23:54:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.