How far is Beaumont, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Beaumont, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
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.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beaumont and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaumont and Rhode Island.
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Start on Calder Avenue
16 m · 9 sec · Calder Avenue
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Turn left onto Willow Street
1136 ft · 23 sec · Willow Street
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Continue on Park Street
2070 ft · 37 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto College Street
1112 ft · 19 sec · College Street
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Continue on Wall Street
1162 ft · 22 sec · Wall Street
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Continue on College Street
8.5 mi · 12 min · College Street
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Continue straight
39.6 mi · 45 min
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Turn right onto North Cleveland Street
1028 ft · 24 sec · North Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto West Clayton Street
5.1 mi · 7 min · West Clayton Street
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Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North
534 ft · 15 sec · East Grand Parkway North
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Take the ramp straight
1295 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway North
32.4 mi · 35 min · East Grand Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward Houston, Dallas
1706 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
624 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
132.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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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 Beaumont 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.
I 45 North
Merge slight left
132 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Beaumont 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 Beaumont to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Willis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Beaumont and 99.3 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.64 one way or $57.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beaumont and Sunny near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Willis
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 Willis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beaumont and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 173.77 mi (279.66 km).
#1 Beaumont
The fourth most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas.
| Population | 115,473 |
| Coordinates | 30.0860500, -94.1018500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $28.64 | $57.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $32.43 | $64.86 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $35.23 | $70.47 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $43.09 | $86.18 |
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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