How far is Mathis, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Mathis, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 325.8 miles (524.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.3 miles (441.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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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 Mathis and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mathis and Rhode Island.
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Start on North Front Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Front Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 359
13.1 mi · 18 min · North State Highway 359
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 8th Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
11 mi · 12 min · US Highway 181 South
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 181 South
810 ft · 16 sec · US Highway 181 South
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Turn right onto US Highway 59 East
27.9 mi · 31 min · US Highway 59 East
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on North US Highway 183
28.6 mi · 32 min · North US Highway 183
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Continue on South Esplanade Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Esplanade Street
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Continue on North US Highway 183
2.2 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 183
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Turn right onto US Highway 77A North
26 mi · 39 min · US Highway 77A North
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Turn straight onto US Highway 90A West
2.4 mi · 4 min · US Highway 90A West
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Continue on Fairwinds Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairwinds Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
1366 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Texana Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street
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Continue on United States Highway 77
1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77
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Continue on US 77
6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77
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Continue on United States Highway 77
24.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on North US Highway 77
17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77
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Continue on South Main Street
9.5 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit right
57 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1152 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 21
36.6 mi · 40 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto West Old San Antonio Road
8.1 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road
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Take the ramp left
1575 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto South State Highway 6
11.4 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on South Market Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6
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Keep slight left
51.1 mi · 58 min
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Turn left
1904 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 27 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 Mathis and Rhode Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North State Highway 6
Keep slight left
51.1 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mathis and Mostly Cloudy near Rhode Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mathis to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 325.8 miles (524.4 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?
La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.8 miles from Mathis and 165 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.3 miles (441.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 6:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.46 one way or $86.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mathis and Mostly Cloudy near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near La Grange
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 La Grange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mathis and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 274.27 mi (441.4 km).
#1 Mathis
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 4,671 |
| Coordinates | 28.0944600, -97.8280500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 524 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
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 | $43.46 | $86.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.90 | $97.80 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $52.80 | $105.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $45.92 | $91.84 |
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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