How far is Eidson Road, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Eidson Road, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 406.3 miles (653.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 333.9 miles (537.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
A city in Hays County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eidson Road and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eidson Road and Rhode Island.
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Start on Zaragoza Street
31 m · 7 sec · Zaragoza Street
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Turn left onto Madrid
90 m · 14 sec · Madrid
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Turn right onto Balcones Boulevard
716 ft · 31 sec · Balcones Boulevard
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Continue on Mikulinsk Road
942 ft · 45 sec · Mikulinsk Road
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Turn left onto Lago Vista Drive
1465 ft · 1 min · Lago Vista Drive
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Turn right onto Calle Potro
928 ft · 46 sec · Calle Potro
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eidson Road
3047 ft · 1 min · Eidson Road
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Turn right onto Truck Route
1037 ft · 36 sec · Truck Route
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Turn left onto El Indio Highway
116 m · 6 sec · El Indio Highway
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Turn slight right onto South Bibb Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South Bibb Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 57
95.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min · US Highway 57
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 35 North
758 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Take the ramp slight left
1143 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
1323 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn right onto East Waco Drive
1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive
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Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Continue on State Highway 31
16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 31
18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31
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Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass
5.5 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass
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Turn right onto South Interstate 45
2406 ft · 51 sec · South Interstate 45
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Take the ramp slight left
1321 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 833
1640 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto North Interstate 45
94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45
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Turn left
1.3 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 Eidson Road and Rhode Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Eidson Road 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 Eidson Road to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 406.3 miles (653.9 km) and usually takes 06h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kyle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.7 miles from Eidson Road and 205.7 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 333.9 miles (537.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.19 one way or $108.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eidson Road and Mostly Sunny near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Kyle
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 Kyle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eidson Road and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 333.91 mi (537.38 km).
#1 Eidson Road
Census designated place
| Population | 8,960 |
| Coordinates | 28.6772000, -100.4870200 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 654 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 04m |
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 | $54.19 | $108.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.97 | $121.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $65.83 | $131.67 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $57.26 | $114.52 |
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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