How far is Mount Pleasant, TX from Rhode Island, TX?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.13 mi
02h 40m
Flight
118.35 mi
190.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.35 mi
Kilometers
190.47 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.13 mi
Kilometers
248.05 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Thu, Oct 15, 9:11 PM CDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Oct 15, 11:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-10-15T18:30
Arrive Rhode Island
Thu, Oct 15, 9:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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
Chandler
TX

City in Henderson County, Texas, United States

From Mount Pleasant
74 mi
01h 20m
To Rhode Island
80.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Rhode Island.

  1. 1

    Start on East 1st Street

    81 m · 10 sec · East 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    602 ft · 29 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Arkansas Street

    624 ft · 33 sec · East Arkansas Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Madison Avenue

    998 ft · 19 sec · South Madison Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Ferguson Road

    918 ft · 25 sec · West Ferguson Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South US Highway 271

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South US Highway 271

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1101 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Bill Ratliff Freeway

    2456 ft · 30 sec · Bill Ratliff Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on South US Highway 271

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 271

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto US Highway 271

    4.8 mi · 6 min · US Highway 271

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Northeast Loop 323

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Northeast Loop 323

  17. 17

    Continue on West Northwest Loop 323

    4.3 mi · 6 min · West Northwest Loop 323

  18. 18

    Continue on South Southwest Loop 323

    3046 ft · 43 sec · South Southwest Loop 323

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Chandler Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West

  21. 21

    Continue on East Highway 31

    2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

  23. 23

    Take the exit left

    1392 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Dewitt C Greer Loop

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Dewitt C Greer Loop

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Mill Run Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mill Run Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto FM 753

    5.1 mi · 7 min · FM 753

  27. 27

    Turn left onto FM 59

    12.6 mi · 22 min · FM 59

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North US Highway 287

    6.8 mi · 10 min · North US Highway 287

  29. 29

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 18 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East FM 833

    6.8 mi · 8 min · East FM 833

  31. 31

    Turn left onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 271
28.2 mi · 18%
State Highway 31 East
21.3 mi · 14%
FM 59
12.6 mi · 8%
North US Highway 287
6.85 mi · 4%
East FM 833
6.78 mi · 4%
State Highway 31 West
5.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 271

Continue straight

22.6 mi · 00h 26m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
118.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chandler
01h 20m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Rhode Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Chandler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Mount Pleasant and 80.1 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.88 one way or $41.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Chandler

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chandler, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

17 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Mineola

39 mi away
115 East Front St.
RAIL

Longview

74 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Marshall

108 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 118.35 mi (190.47 km).

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#1 Mount Pleasant

City in Titus County, Texas, United States

Population16,051
Coordinates33.1567900, -94.9682700
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: East 1st Street (-94.968269, 33.156693)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.59 L · about $20.88
Round trip
$41.77
10.88 gal · 41.18 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $20.88 $41.77
Mid-grade $4.35 $23.65 $47.30
Premium $4.72 $25.69 $51.39
Diesel $5.78 $31.42 $62.84

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Rhode Island. The current time is 18:30:50.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.