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

The driving distance from Atascocita, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
157.64 mi
02h 30m
Flight
140.22 mi
225.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.22 mi
Kilometers
225.67 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.64 mi
Kilometers
253.7 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM CDT
Return by in Atascocita
Thu, Apr 23, 9:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atascocita
2026-04-23T04:27
Arrive Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atascocita
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
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Atascocita
78.2 mi
01h 15m
To Rhode Island
79.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on FM 1960

    7.2 mi · 11 min · FM 1960

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    2400 ft · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Hardy Road

    45 m · 3 sec · West Hardy Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward HTR Toll North

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Hardy Toll Road

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Hardy Toll Road

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    133.3 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1426 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hardy Toll Road
140 mi · 89%
FM 1960
13.6 mi · 9%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 1%
FM 833
0.27 mi
HTR Toll North
0.21 mi
West Hardy Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Hardy Toll Road

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
140.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
01h 15m from Atascocita
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Atascocita 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 Atascocita to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Atascocita and 79.5 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.01 one way or $42.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Madisonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar
Food stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar

Huntsville , TX
1421 Sam Houston Ave, Huntsville, TX 77340, United States
Rating 4.3/5 1,088 reviews Restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atascocita and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 140.22 mi (225.67 km).

Atascocita

#1 Atascocita

Census designated place

Population65,844
Coordinates29.9988300, -95.1766000
Altitude22
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: FM 1960 East (-95.176609, 29.998472)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.06 L · about $21.01
Round trip
$42.02
11.12 gal · 42.12 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.01 $42.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.64 $47.28
Premium $4.59 $25.53 $51.05
Diesel $3.99 $22.20 $44.40

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

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Atascocita and Rhode Island. The current time is 04:27:47.

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.