How far is Center, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Center, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Houston County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Center and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center and Rhode Island.
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Start on Porter Street
15 m · 8 sec · Porter Street
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Turn left onto Jackson
73 m · 13 sec · Jackson
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Turn right onto Shelbyville Street
734 ft · 20 sec · Shelbyville Street
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Turn sharp left onto Nacogdoches Street
140 m · 14 sec · Nacogdoches Street
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Turn left onto Austin Street
141 m · 9 sec · Austin Street
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Turn right onto San Augustine Street
1892 ft · 32 sec · San Augustine Street
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Turn slight right onto Nacogdoches Street
30.1 mi · 45 min · Nacogdoches Street
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Continue on Center Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Center Road
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Douglass Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Douglass Road
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Continue on West State Highway 21
22.9 mi · 34 min · West State Highway 21
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Continue on East San Antonio Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East San Antonio Street
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Turn right onto Elkhart Street
29.3 mi · 43 min · Elkhart Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto East Parker Street
12.6 mi · 19 min · East Parker Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
22.7 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West Commerce Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Commerce Street
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Take the ramp right
3072 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 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 Center and Rhode Island.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Nacogdoches Street
Turn slight right onto Nacogdoches Street
30.1 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Center 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 Center to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Liberty Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Center and 67.4 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Center and Mostly Cloudy near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Liberty Hill
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 Liberty Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Center and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 120.51 mi (193.95 km).
#1 Center
City in Shelby County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,211 |
| Coordinates | 31.7954500, -94.1790900 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.18 | $36.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.45 | $40.90 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.08 | $44.17 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.21 | $38.41 |
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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