How far is Jourdanton, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Jourdanton, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 294 miles (473.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jourdanton and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jourdanton and Rhode Island.
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Start on Zanderson Avenue
29 m · 6 sec · Zanderson Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
4.7 mi · 7 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
722 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East State Highway 97
3.5 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 97
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Turn left onto I-37 Frontage Road
792 ft · 24 sec · I-37 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 North
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
23.2 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South
971 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North
2383 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10, US 90, TX 130: San Antonio, Houston
605 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North: Houston, Seguin
2204 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East
1051 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway
21.7 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
10.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pickle Parkway
86 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
1323 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn right onto East Waco Drive
1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive
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Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Continue on State Highway 31
16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 31
18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31
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Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass
5.5 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass
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Turn right onto South Interstate 45
2406 ft · 51 sec · South Interstate 45
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Take the ramp slight left
1321 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 833
1640 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto North Interstate 45
94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45
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Turn left
1.3 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 Jourdanton 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.
Pickle Parkway
Continue on Pickle Parkway
86 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Jourdanton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rhode Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jourdanton to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 294 miles (473.2 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154 miles from Jourdanton and 140.1 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.23 one way or $78.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jourdanton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
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 Georgetown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jourdanton and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 243.14 mi (391.29 km).
#1 Jourdanton
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 4,436 |
| Coordinates | 28.9180300, -98.5464100 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $39.23 | $78.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.14 | $88.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.65 | $95.31 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.45 | $82.89 |
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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