How far is Meridian, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Meridian, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
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.
Town in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Rhode Island.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Morgan Street
1571 ft · 29 sec · Morgan Street
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Turn right onto South Cleveland Street
80 m · 4 sec · South Cleveland Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 22
24.6 mi · 37 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on South Bosque Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Bosque Street
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Continue on East Jefferson Avenue
1.1 km · 58 sec · East Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
11 mi · 12 min · State Highway 22
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Turn right onto South Waco Street
2492 ft · 51 sec · South Waco Street
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Turn left onto Corsicana Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Corsicana Highway
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Keep slight right
20.2 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street
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Continue on State Highway 31
2621 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 31
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Turn right
933 ft · 22 sec
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Take the ramp left
1235 ft · 34 sec
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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 Meridian 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.
State Highway 22
Turn straight onto State Highway 22
24.6 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Meridian 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 Meridian to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 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?
Malone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Meridian and 42.9 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Meridian and Mostly Cloudy near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Malone
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 Malone.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 83.97 mi (135.13 km).
#1 Meridian
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 31.9232100, -97.6566900 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.75 | $29.51 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $15.93 | $31.86 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $13.86 | $27.71 |
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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