How far is Malakoff, TX from Rhode Island, TX?

The driving distance from Malakoff, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.63 mi
00h 45m
Flight
27.63 mi
44.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.63 mi
Kilometers
44.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.63 mi
Kilometers
63.78 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Wed, Apr 22, 9:07 PM CDT
Return by in Malakoff
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malakoff
2026-04-22T20:21
Arrive Rhode Island
Wed, Apr 22, 9:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Malakoff
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
Mildred
TX

Town of the United States

From Malakoff
25.8 mi
00h 23m
To Rhode Island
13.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Malakoff and Rhode Island.

  1. 1

    Start on South Terry Street

    131 m · 16 sec · South Terry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Royall Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West Royall Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest 2nd Street

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Corsicana Bypass

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Interstate 45

    2351 ft · 47 sec · South Interstate 45

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Malakoff and Rhode Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Interstate 45
20.5 mi · 52%
State Highway 31 East
9.89 mi · 25%
Northwest 2nd Street
9.34 mi · 24%
Corsicana Bypass
6.22 mi · 16%
West Royall Boulevard
3.12 mi · 8%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Interstate 45

Merge slight left

19.8 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mildred
00h 23m from Malakoff
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Malakoff 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 Malakoff to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Mildred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Malakoff and 13.7 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Malakoff and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Mildred

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mildred and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Jail
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

Old City Jail

Corsicana , TX
207 W 5th Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

Corsicana Animal Shelter

Corsicana , TX
617 S 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.0/5 33 reviews City government office,Animal shelter
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.2 mi away

Corsicana Planning & Zoning

Corsicana , TX
200 N 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mildred.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

87 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Waco, TX

89 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Union Station

92 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

92 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Malakoff and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 27.63 mi (44.46 km).

Malakoff

#1 Malakoff

City in Texas, United States

Population2,314
Coordinates32.1696000, -96.0124700
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: South Terry Street (-96.012498, 32.169594)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.29 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.58
2.8 gal · 10.58 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.29 $10.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.95 $11.91
Premium $4.59 $6.43 $12.85
Diesel $3.99 $5.59 $11.18

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Malakoff and Rhode Island. The current time is 20:21:44.

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.