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

The driving distance from Bishop, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 349.7 miles (562.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 307 miles (494 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
349.73 mi
05h 53m
Flight
306.98 mi
494.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.98 mi
Kilometers
494.03 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.73 mi
Kilometers
562.84 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM CDT
Return by in Bishop
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bishop
2026-04-23T03:57
Arrive Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bishop
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Schulenburg
TX

City in Fayette County, Texas, United States

From Bishop
178 mi
02h 56m
To Rhode Island
171.7 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 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 Bishop and Rhode Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 10

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 10

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 79

    4 mi · 16 min · County Road 79

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 18

    848 ft · 44 sec · County Road 18

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2351 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    13.2 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    141 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria

    37.6 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77

    33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 77 South

    1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 77 South

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    2790 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Navarro Street

    40.1 mi · 46 min · North Navarro Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street

    2010 ft · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1366 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Texana Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street

  22. 22

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77

  23. 23

    Continue on US 77

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77

  24. 24

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    24.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77

  25. 25

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North US Highway 77

    17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    9.5 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Take the exit right

    57 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1152 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 21

    36.6 mi · 40 min · State Highway 21

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Old San Antonio Road

    8.1 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road

  32. 32

    Take the ramp left

    1575 ft · 43 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto South State Highway 6

    11.4 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6

  34. 34

    Continue on South Market Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street

  35. 35

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    51.1 mi · 58 min

  37. 37

    Turn left

    1904 ft · 46 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 27 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1426 ft · 38 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right

    1 mi · 3 min

  41. 41

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  42. 42

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  43. 43

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
44 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Highway 6
78.5 mi · 22%
United States Highway 77
57.9 mi · 17%
North Navarro Street
40 mi · 11%
Sinton
37.6 mi · 11%
State Highway 21
36.6 mi · 10%
North US Highway 77
17.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North State Highway 6

Keep slight left

51.1 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
307 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schulenburg
02h 56m from Bishop
Leave By
5:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bishop 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 Bishop to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 349.7 miles (562.8 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Schulenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178 miles from Bishop and 171.7 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 307 miles (494 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 5:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.63 one way or $93.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bishop and Mostly Cloudy near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Schulenburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Schulenburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

San Marcos Station

102 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

105 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

110 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bishop and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 306.98 mi (494.03 km).

Bishop

#1 Bishop

City in Nueces County, Texas, United States

Population3,043
Coordinates27.5861400, -97.7991600
Altitude19
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: US 77-V Business (-97.79927, 27.586239)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 563 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.34 gal
46.72 L · about $46.63
Round trip
$93.27
24.68 gal · 93.44 L
Estimated CO2
109.7 kg one way
Round trip: 219.3 kg / 483 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.63 $93.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.47 $104.94
Premium $4.59 $56.65 $113.31
Diesel $3.99 $49.27 $98.55

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 Bishop and Rhode Island. The current time is 03:57:54.

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.