How far is Forney, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Forney, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 01h 25m.
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.
Town in Ellis County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forney and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forney and Rhode Island.
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Start on West Main Street
16 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Bois d'Arc Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Bois d'Arc Street
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Continue on FM 740
2 mi · 3 min · FM 740
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At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 740
2.6 mi · 4 min · FM 740
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Continue on East Malloy Bridge Road
13.2 mi · 21 min · East Malloy Bridge Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 45 South
1619 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
61.2 mi · 1 hr 1 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 Forney 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.
I 45 South
Merge slight left
61.2 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Forney and Sunny near Rhode Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forney to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Forney and 41.6 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forney and Sunny near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Alma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Jail
Corsicana Animal Shelter
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forney and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 65.96 mi (106.15 km).
#1 Forney
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 29,246 |
| Coordinates | 32.7481800, -96.4719300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $3.84 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $12.74 | $25.47 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $13.84 | $27.68 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $16.92 | $33.85 |
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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