How far is Highlands, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Highlands, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highlands and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highlands and Rhode Island.
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Start on East Wallisville Road
125 m · 19 sec · East Wallisville Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West
998 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
12.1 mi · 15 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 610 South, I 610 North
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 610 North
2903 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Loop North
5.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop North
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Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road North
3219 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Hardy Toll Road
21.8 mi · 25 min · Hardy Toll Road
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Merge slight left
133.3 mi · 2 hr 18 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 Highlands and Rhode Island.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hardy Toll Road
Merge slight left
133 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highlands and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhode Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highlands to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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 89.6 miles from Highlands and 89.9 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.92 one way or $47.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Highlands and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Highlands and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 154.57 mi (248.76 km).
#1 Highlands
Census designated place
| Population | 7,522 |
| Coordinates | 29.8188400, -95.0560400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $3.78 | $23.92 | $47.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.92 | $53.83 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.06 | $58.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.28 | $50.55 |
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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