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

The driving distance from Baytown, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 183.9 miles (296 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.9 mi
02h 51m
Flight
161.84 mi
260.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.84 mi
Kilometers
260.46 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.9 mi
Kilometers
295.96 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Fri, Oct 16, 12:00 AM CDT
Return by in Baytown
Fri, Oct 16, 2:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baytown
2026-10-15T21:08
Arrive Rhode Island
Fri, Oct 16, 12:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baytown
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
Huntsville
TX

The second-largest city in Walker County, Texas.

From Baytown
91.8 mi
01h 25m
To Rhode Island
92.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Decker Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Decker Drive

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward Spur 330 West

    2073 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Decker Drive

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Decker Drive

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · East Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 610 South, I 610 North

    1443 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 610 North

    2903 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Loop North

    5.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop North

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road North

    3219 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Hardy Toll Road

    21.8 mi · 25 min · Hardy Toll Road

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    133.3 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1426 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hardy Toll Road
155 mi · 84%
East Freeway
12.3 mi · 7%
Decker Drive
5.99 mi · 3%
East Loop North
5.95 mi · 3%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 1%
Hardy Toll Road North
0.61 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
161.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsville
01h 25m from Baytown
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Baytown 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 Baytown to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 183.9 miles (296 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Huntsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Baytown and 92.1 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.92 one way or $49.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Baytown and Sunny near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Huntsville

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 Huntsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar
Food stop 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 Huntsville.

BUS

Bryan, TX

79 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

84 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

108 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

110 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baytown and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 161.84 mi (260.46 km).

Baytown

#1 Baytown

The most populous city in Harris County, Texas.

Population77,288
Coordinates29.7355000, -94.9774300
Altitude8
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: Decker Drive (-94.977596, 29.735543)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.56 L · about $24.92
Round trip
$49.83
12.98 gal · 49.12 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $24.92 $49.83
Mid-grade $4.35 $28.21 $56.42
Premium $4.72 $30.65 $61.30
Diesel $5.78 $37.49 $74.97

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Baytown and Rhode Island. The current time is 21:08:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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