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

The driving distance from Anson, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.7 miles (360 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.86 mi
04h 11m
Flight
223.71 mi
360.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.71 mi
Kilometers
360.03 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.86 mi
Kilometers
440.74 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Fri, Apr 17, 4:51 AM CDT
Return by in Anson
Fri, Apr 17, 9:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anson
2026-04-17T00:39
Arrive Rhode Island
Fri, Apr 17, 4:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Weatherford
TX

City in and county east of Parker County, Texas, United States

From Anson
136.8 mi
02h 05m
To Rhode Island
137 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    52 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    42 m · 6 sec · 11th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Court Plaza

    552 ft · 10 sec · West Court Plaza

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue

    18.6 mi · 20 min · Commercial Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward US 83 Business: Abilene

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pine Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    119 m · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    720 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    135 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    40.9 mi · 41 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anson 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
135 mi · 49%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 19%
I 45 South
41.5 mi · 15%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 8%
Commercial Avenue
18.6 mi · 7%
Pine Street
1.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

135 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
223.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weatherford
02h 05m from Anson
Leave By
8:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anson and Mostly Sunny near Rhode Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km) and usually takes 04h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Weatherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.8 miles from Anson and 137 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 223.7 miles (360 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.51 one way or $73.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anson and Mostly Sunny near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Weatherford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Weatherford, 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 Weatherford.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

44 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

60 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

93 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

93 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anson and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 223.71 mi (360.03 km).

Anson

#1 Anson

City in Jones County, Texas, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates32.7565000, -99.8962100
Altitude527
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: (-99.896264, 32.756501)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.58 L · about $36.51
Round trip
$73.01
19.32 gal · 73.16 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.51 $73.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.07 $82.15
Premium $4.59 $44.35 $88.70
Diesel $3.99 $38.57 $77.14

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 Anson and Rhode Island. The current time is 00:39:06.

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.