How far is Little River-Academy, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Little River-Academy, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hill County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little River-Academy and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little River-Academy and Rhode Island.
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Start on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Southeast H K Dodgen Loop
6.5 mi · 8 min · Southeast H K Dodgen Loop
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Turn right onto North General Bruce Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · North General Bruce Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 26 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 Little River-Academy 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.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 00h 26m
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 Likely leaving Little River-Academy and Slight 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 Little River-Academy to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Mount Calm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Little River-Academy and 49.4 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 2:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Little River-Academy and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Calm
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 Mount Calm.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little River-Academy and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 87.76 mi (141.23 km).
#1 Little River-Academy
City in Bell County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,048 |
| Coordinates | 30.9862900, -97.3586100 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.74 | $29.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.58 | $33.17 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $17.90 | $35.81 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $15.57 | $31.15 |
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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