How far is Bay City, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Bay City, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The third most populous city in Montgomery County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bay City and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay City and Rhode Island.
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Start on 7th Street
4.8 mi · 7 min · 7th Street
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Continue on Avenue G
17 mi · 25 min · Avenue G
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Turn right
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto East Brazos Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East Brazos Avenue
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Continue on Jimmy Phillips Boulevard
11.3 mi · 17 min · Jimmy Phillips Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
2971 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
24.5 mi · 28 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on South Freeway
586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway
16.1 mi · 19 min · Brazoria County Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gulf Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway
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Continue on North Freeway
157 mi · 2 hr 46 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 833
1426 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
1 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75
16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75
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Turn left onto East FM 833
1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833
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Turn right onto County Road 161
3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay City and Rhode Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Freeway
Continue on North Freeway
157 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bay City and Sunny near Rhode Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bay City to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Conroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Bay City and 100.4 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bay City and Sunny near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Conroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Conroe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bay City and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 196.34 mi (315.98 km).
#1 Bay City
City in Texas
| Population | 17,535 |
| Coordinates | 28.9827600, -95.9694000 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rhode Island
Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.8154400, -96.2313600 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $33.78 | $67.55 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $36.70 | $73.40 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $44.88 | $89.76 |
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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