How far is Groves, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Groves, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 third most populous city in Montgomery County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Groves and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groves and Rhode Island.
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Start on 39th Street
3267 ft · 2 min · 39th Street
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Turn slight right onto East Parkway Street
2229 ft · 44 sec · East Parkway Street
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 73 West
617 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South: Beaumont
1818 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Freeway
15.2 mi · 16 min · Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
900 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Liberty
728 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
1182 ft · 26 sec · Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
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Turn left onto College Street
6.4 mi · 9 min · College Street
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Continue straight
39.6 mi · 45 min
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Turn right onto North Cleveland Street
1028 ft · 24 sec · North Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto West Clayton Street
5.1 mi · 7 min · West Clayton Street
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Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North
534 ft · 15 sec · East Grand Parkway North
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Take the ramp straight
1295 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway North
32.4 mi · 35 min · East Grand Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward Houston, Dallas
1706 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
624 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
132.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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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 Groves 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 North
Merge slight left
132 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Groves 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 Groves to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Conroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.6 miles from Groves and 110 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.25 one way or $62.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Groves and Sunny near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Conroe
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 Conroe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Groves and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 188.34 mi (303.1 km).
#1 Groves
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 15,268 |
| Coordinates | 29.9482700, -93.9171200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $31.25 | $62.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $35.38 | $70.77 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $38.45 | $76.89 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $47.02 | $94.03 |
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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