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

The driving distance from Brazoria, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 217 miles (349.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.98 mi
03h 25m
Flight
195.48 mi
314.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.48 mi
Kilometers
314.6 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.98 mi
Kilometers
349.19 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM CDT
Return by in Brazoria
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brazoria
2026-04-22T22:00
Arrive Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brazoria
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
New Waverly
TX

City in Walker County, Texas, United States

From Brazoria
108.1 mi
01h 42m
To Rhode Island
108.9 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    14 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Texas Street

    73 m · 15 sec · East Texas Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    1640 ft · 47 sec · South Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    7.1 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    79 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Jimmy Phillips Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Phillips Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    2971 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway

    24.5 mi · 28 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Freeway

    586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Brazoria County Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Gulf Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Freeway

    157 mi · 2 hr 46 min · North Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1426 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
157 mi · 72%
Nolan Ryan Expressway
24.5 mi · 11%
Brazoria County Expressway
16.1 mi · 7%
Jimmy Phillips Boulevard
4.46 mi · 2%
Gulf Freeway
2.44 mi · 1%
East FM 833
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
195.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Waverly
01h 42m from Brazoria
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brazoria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhode Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brazoria to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 217 miles (349.2 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

New Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Brazoria and 108.9 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.95 one way or $57.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brazoria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near New Waverly

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Waverly, 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 New Waverly.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Houston

86 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Bryan, TX

86 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Houston, TX

88 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brazoria and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 195.48 mi (314.6 km).

Brazoria

#1 Brazoria

City in Texas, USA

Population3,063
Coordinates29.0444100, -95.5691100
Altitude9
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: South Main Street (-95.569007, 29.044418)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
28.98 L · about $28.95
Round trip
$57.89
15.32 gal · 57.96 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.95 $57.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.57 $65.14
Premium $4.59 $35.17 $70.33
Diesel $3.99 $30.59 $61.17

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 Brazoria and Rhode Island. The current time is 22:00:16.

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.