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

The driving distance from Brownsboro, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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
198.73 mi
03h 17m
Flight
162.45 mi
261.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.45 mi
Kilometers
261.43 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.73 mi
Kilometers
319.82 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Fri, Apr 17, 7:21 PM CDT
Return by in Brownsboro
Fri, Apr 17, 10:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsboro
2026-04-17T16:04
Arrive Rhode Island
Fri, Apr 17, 7:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsboro
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
Fairview
TX

Town in Texas, United States

From Brownsboro
100.6 mi
01h 38m
To Rhode Island
98.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    15 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 20

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Farm-to-Market Road 20

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 71 West

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 71 West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 East, TX 71 East

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto College Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · College Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1945 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 95

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 21 East

    63 mi · 1 hr 10 min · State Highway 21 East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Old San Antonio Road

    8.1 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1575 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South State Highway 6

    11.4 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6

  16. 16

    Continue on South Market Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    51.1 mi · 58 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1904 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 27 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1426 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  25. 25

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsboro 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Highway 6
78.5 mi · 39%
State Highway 21 East
63 mi · 32%
Farm-to-Market Road 20
13.3 mi · 7%
South State Highway 6
11.4 mi · 6%
West Old San Antonio Road
8.41 mi · 4%
TX 21 East
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 21 East

Continue on State Highway 21 East

63 mi · 01h 10m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
162.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview
01h 38m from Brownsboro
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brownsboro 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 Brownsboro to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Fairview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.6 miles from Brownsboro and 98.1 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.49 one way or $52.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairview

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

7 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Taylor

94 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

100 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsboro and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 162.45 mi (261.43 km).

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#1 Brownsboro

Human settlement in Caldwell County, Texas, United States of America

Population1,293
Coordinates29.7838400, -97.6091600
Altitude137
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: (-97.609137, 29.783919)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.55 L · about $26.49
Round trip
$52.98
14.02 gal · 53.1 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.49 $52.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.81 $59.61
Premium $4.59 $32.18 $64.37
Diesel $3.99 $27.99 $55.98

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsboro and Rhode Island. The current time is 16:04:17.

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.