How far is Hickory Creek, TX from Rhode Island, TX?

The driving distance from Hickory Creek, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.11 mi
01h 25m
Flight
61.47 mi
98.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.47 mi
Kilometers
98.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.11 mi
Kilometers
127.31 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Wed, Jun 3, 2:49 AM CDT
Return by in Hickory Creek
Wed, Jun 3, 4:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hickory Creek
2026-06-03T01:23
Arrive Rhode Island
Wed, Jun 3, 2:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hickory Creek
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
Elkhart
TX

Town in Anderson County, Texas

From Hickory Creek
40.3 mi
00h 42m
To Rhode Island
38.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Creek and Rhode Island.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 1050

    68 m · 14 sec · County Road 1050

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 1050

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1050

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Parker Street

    12.6 mi · 19 min · East Parker Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    22.7 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on West Commerce Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Commerce Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    3072 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1426 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hickory Creek 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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Parker Street
12.6 mi · 16%
West Commerce Street
7.86 mi · 10%
Farm-to-Market Road 1050
5.54 mi · 7%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 1%
FM 833
0.27 mi
County Road 1050
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

23.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhart
00h 42m from Hickory Creek
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hickory Creek 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 Hickory Creek to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 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?

Elkhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Hickory Creek and 38.8 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hickory Creek and Mostly Sunny near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Elkhart

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

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

85 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

89 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Mineola

116 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hickory Creek and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 61.47 mi (98.92 km).

Hickory Creek

#1 Hickory Creek

Town of the United States

Population4,999
Coordinates31.3787900, -95.3213300
Altitude120
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: County Road 1050 (-95.32177, 31.378791)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.57 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.09
5.58 gal · 21.14 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.54 $21.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.86 $23.73
Premium $4.59 $12.81 $25.62
Diesel $3.99 $11.14 $22.28

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Hickory Creek and Rhode Island. The current time is 01:23:39.

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.