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

The driving distance from Muenster, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
166.1 mi
02h 44m
Flight
143.27 mi
230.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.27 mi
Kilometers
230.57 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.1 mi
Kilometers
267.32 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 AM CDT
Return by in Muenster
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muenster
2026-04-18T01:24
Arrive Rhode Island
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muenster
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
Dallas
TX

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

From Muenster
82.9 mi
01h 22m
To Rhode Island
83.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1263 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Division Street

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Interstate 35

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    984 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 35E South: Dallas

    9.8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    20.5 mi · 23 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North Stemmons Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

    778 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 49 sec · Continental Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto McKinney Avenue

    1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston

    2537 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  23. 23

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Muenster 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
79.4 mi · 48%
North Interstate 35
30.2 mi · 18%
South Stemmons Freeway
20.5 mi · 12%
Division Street
12.7 mi · 8%
I 35E South
9.79 mi · 6%
North Stemmons Freeway
8.45 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

76.3 mi · 01h 18m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
143.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallas
01h 22m from Muenster
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muenster 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 Muenster to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.9 miles from Muenster and 83.2 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.14 one way or $44.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dallas

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 Dallas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 0.5 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 1 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 0.9 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

1 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

18 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

49 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muenster and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 143.27 mi (230.57 km).

Muenster

#1 Muenster

City in western Cooke County, Texas, United States

Population1,664
Coordinates33.6517700, -97.3764100
Altitude305
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: North Main Street (-97.376358, 33.65177)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.19 L · about $22.14
Round trip
$44.29
11.72 gal · 44.38 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.14 $44.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.92 $49.83
Premium $4.59 $26.90 $53.81
Diesel $3.99 $23.40 $46.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Muenster and Rhode Island. The current time is 01:24:24.

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.