How far is Friendswood, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Friendswood, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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.
The second-largest city in Walker County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Friendswood and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friendswood and Rhode Island.
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Start on South Friendswood Drive
10 m · 6 sec · South Friendswood Drive
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Continue on South Friendswood Drive
2234 ft · 51 sec · South Friendswood Drive
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Turn right onto East Edgewood Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Edgewood Avenue
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Continue on Friendswood Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Friendswood Road
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Continue on Clear Lake City Boulevard
95 m · 12 sec · Clear Lake City Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
18.5 mi · 22 min · Gulf Freeway
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Continue on North Freeway
157 mi · 2 hr 46 min · North Freeway
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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 Friendswood 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.
North Freeway
Continue on North Freeway
157 mi · 02h 46m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Friendswood 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 Friendswood to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Huntsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Friendswood and 94.5 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.18 one way or $50.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Friendswood and Sunny near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Huntsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Friendswood and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 169.4 mi (272.62 km).
#1 Friendswood
A city in Galveston County, Texas.
| Population | 40,011 |
| Coordinates | 29.5294000, -95.2010400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $25.18 | $50.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $28.52 | $57.03 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $30.98 | $61.97 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $37.89 | $75.78 |
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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