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

The driving distance from Grapeland, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.84 mi
01h 02m
Flight
49.6 mi
79.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.6 mi
Kilometers
79.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.84 mi
Kilometers
93.09 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Tue, May 5, 12:25 PM CDT
Return by in Grapeland
Tue, May 5, 1:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grapeland
2026-05-05T11:23
Arrive Rhode Island
Tue, May 5, 12:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grapeland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Oakwood
TX

Town in Freestone and Leon counties, Texas, United States

From Grapeland
29.8 mi
00h 31m
To Rhode Island
28 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    40 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3118 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Plum Street

    1177 ft · 23 sec · Plum Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Parker Street

    12.6 mi · 19 min · East Parker Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    22.7 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on West Commerce Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Commerce Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    3072 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1426 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grapeland and Rhode Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Parker Street
12.6 mi · 22%
West Commerce Street
7.86 mi · 14%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 2%
FM 833
0.27 mi
Plum Street
0.22 mi
Chestnut Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

22.7 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakwood
00h 31m from Grapeland
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Grapeland 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 Grapeland to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Grapeland and 28 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.71 one way or $15.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Grapeland and Mostly Cloudy near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Oakwood

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

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

100 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
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Bryan, TX

113 mi away
301 East 26th Street
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Nacogdoches, Texas

115 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grapeland and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 49.6 mi (79.82 km).

Grapeland

#1 Grapeland

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

Population1,429
Coordinates31.4918500, -95.4785600
Altitude144
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: Chestnut Street (-95.478509, 31.491781)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.73 L · about $7.71
Round trip
$15.42
4.08 gal · 15.46 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.71 $15.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.67 $17.35
Premium $4.59 $9.37 $18.73
Diesel $3.99 $8.15 $16.29

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Grapeland and Rhode Island. The current time is 11:23:03.

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.