How far is Big Lake, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Big Lake, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 350.4 miles (563.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311 miles (500.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m 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 05h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Lake and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Lake and Rhode Island.
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Start on East 2nd Street
18.2 mi · 19 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on US 67
19 mi · 22 min · US 67
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Continue on United States Highway 67
4.5 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 67
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Continue on South Broadway Street
22.7 mi · 25 min · South Broadway Street
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Continue on Sherwood Way
1.2 mi · 1 min · Sherwood Way
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 North: Ballinger, Abilene
41.9 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 67 North
37 mi · 39 min
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Merge slight left onto Wallis Avenue
21.9 mi · 25 min · Wallis Avenue
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Continue on Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Turn right onto Garmon Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive
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Continue on US Highway 84 East
98.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · US Highway 84 East
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Continue on West McGregor Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · West McGregor Drive
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Continue on West US Highway 84
5.3 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84
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Continue on George W Bush Parkway
7.3 mi · 9 min · George W Bush Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 298: Franklin Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
79 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward South Valley Mills Drive
671 ft · 18 sec · South Valley Mills Drive
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Keep slight left
556 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Mills Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Valley Mills Drive
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Turn left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
1.5 km · 2 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
135 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
1323 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn right onto East Waco Drive
1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive
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Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Continue on State Highway 31
16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 31
18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31
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Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass
5.5 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass
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Turn right onto South Interstate 45
2406 ft · 51 sec · South Interstate 45
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Take the ramp slight left
1321 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 833
1640 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto North Interstate 45
94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45
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Turn left
1.3 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 Big Lake and Rhode Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 84 East
Continue on US Highway 84 East
98.3 mi · 01h 49m
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 Big Lake 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 Big Lake to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 350.4 miles (563.9 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?
Mullin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183 miles from Big Lake and 167.4 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311 miles (500.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.71 one way or $93.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Big Lake and Mostly Sunny near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Mullin
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 Mullin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Lake and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 311.01 mi (500.52 km).
#1 Big Lake
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 3,348 |
| Coordinates | 31.1915400, -101.4603900 |
| Altitude | 820 |
| 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: 564 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $3.78 | $46.71 | $93.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.55 | $105.11 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $56.74 | $113.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $49.35 | $98.71 |
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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