How far is Eagle Lake, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Eagle Lake, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 178 miles (286.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 00m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Grimes County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle Lake and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Lake and Rhode Island.
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Start on North McCarty Avenue
1428 ft · 40 sec · North McCarty Avenue
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Turn right onto East Prairie Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Prairie Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Prairie Avenue
1316 ft · 41 sec · Prairie Avenue
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Turn left
15.1 mi · 16 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
15.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn sharp right onto East Main Street
574 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto East Hill Street
15.1 mi · 23 min · East Hill Street
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Turn right onto Austin Street
1160 ft · 26 sec · Austin Street
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 90, TX 105 West: Anderson, Brenham
949 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 6
2353 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 6
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Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
1778 ft · 34 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 90
41.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · State Highway 90
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Turn right onto East South Street
819 ft · 19 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto South May Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South May Street
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Continue on State Highway 75 North
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 75 North
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Take the ramp left
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
59.2 mi · 59 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 Eagle Lake and Rhode Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 75 North
Merge slight left
59.2 mi · 00h 59m
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 Sunny leaving Eagle 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 Eagle Lake to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 178 miles (286.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Bedias is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Eagle Lake and 89 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.73 one way or $47.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagle Lake and Mostly Sunny near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Bedias
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 Bedias.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle Lake and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 153.91 mi (247.69 km).
#1 Eagle Lake
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,770 |
| Coordinates | 29.5896800, -96.3335800 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.70 | $53.41 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.83 | $57.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.08 | $50.15 |
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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