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

The driving distance from Edna, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
237.09 mi
03h 56m
Flight
197.56 mi
317.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.56 mi
Kilometers
317.94 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.09 mi
Kilometers
381.56 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 16, 3:49 AM CDT
Return by in Edna
Thu, Apr 16, 7:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edna
2026-04-15T23:52
Arrive Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 16, 3:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edna
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
Caldwell
TX

City in Burleson County, Texas, United States

From Edna
123.7 mi
01h 58m
To Rhode Island
113.3 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Wells Street

    27 mi · 40 min · North Wells Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road

    1283 ft · 35 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1248 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

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

    2010 ft · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1366 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Texana Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77

  10. 10

    Continue on US 77

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    24.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77

  12. 12

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 77

    17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    9.5 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    57 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1152 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 21

    36.6 mi · 40 min · State Highway 21

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Old San Antonio Road

    8.1 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    1575 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South State Highway 6

    11.4 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6

  21. 21

    Continue on South Market Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    51.1 mi · 58 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1904 ft · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 27 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1426 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    1 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  30. 30

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edna 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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Highway 6
78.5 mi · 33%
State Highway 21
36.6 mi · 15%
North Wells Street
27 mi · 11%
United States Highway 77
24.9 mi · 10%
North US Highway 77
17.3 mi · 7%
US Highway 77 Frontage Road
17.1 mi · 7%
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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
197.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caldwell
01h 58m from Edna
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Edna 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 Edna to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.7 miles from Edna and 113.3 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.63 one way or $63.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Edna and Mostly Cloudy near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Caldwell

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

35 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

69 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Temple

88 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edna and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 197.56 mi (317.94 km).

Edna

#1 Edna

City in Jackson County, Texas, United States

Population5,755
Coordinates28.9785900, -96.6460900
Altitude20
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: Main Street (-96.64616, 28.978691)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.67 L · about $31.63
Round trip
$63.26
16.74 gal · 63.34 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.63 $63.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.59 $71.18
Premium $4.59 $38.43 $76.85
Diesel $3.99 $33.42 $66.84

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Edna and Rhode Island. The current time is 23:52:34.

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.