How far is Oyster Creek, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Oyster Creek, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 221.2 miles (356 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Creek and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Creek and Rhode Island.
-
1
Start on Allen Road
859 ft · 38 sec · Allen Road
-
2
Turn straight onto Oyster Creek Bend Road
119 m · 21 sec · Oyster Creek Bend Road
-
3
Turn right onto FM 523
1.6 mi · 2 min · FM 523
-
4
Turn right onto East State Highway 332
3.6 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 332
-
5
Take the ramp straight
1508 ft · 37 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
38.3 mi · 46 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
-
7
Continue on South Freeway
586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway
16.1 mi · 19 min · Brazoria County Expressway
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
2423 ft · 59 sec
-
10
Merge slight right onto Gulf Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway
-
11
Continue on North Freeway
157 mi · 2 hr 46 min · North Freeway
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward FM 833
1426 ft · 38 sec
-
13
Turn right
1 mi · 3 min
-
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75
16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75
-
15
Turn left onto East FM 833
1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833
-
16
Turn right onto County Road 161
3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161
-
17
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Creek 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.
North Freeway
Continue on North Freeway
157 mi · 02h 46m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oyster Creek 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 Oyster Creek to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 221.2 miles (356 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Willis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.4 miles from Oyster Creek and 109.8 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.48 one way or $58.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oyster Creek and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Willis
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 Willis.
Prairie View, TX
Houston
Houston, TX
Bryan, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Creek and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 201.57 mi (324.4 km).
#1 Oyster Creek
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,212 |
| Coordinates | 29.0030200, -95.3318800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $29.48 | $58.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.17 | $66.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $35.81 | $71.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.15 | $62.29 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.