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

The driving distance from Ranger, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
187.15 mi
02h 52m
Flight
150.15 mi
241.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.15 mi
Kilometers
241.65 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.15 mi
Kilometers
301.19 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM CDT
Return by in Ranger
Thu, Apr 23, 8:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ranger
2026-04-23T03:03
Arrive Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ranger
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
Kennedale
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Ranger
93.5 mi
01h 26m
To Rhode Island
93.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Loop 254 East

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Loop 254 East

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    40.9 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ranger 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
66.2 mi · 35%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 27%
I 45 South
41.5 mi · 22%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 12%
Loop 254 East
3.49 mi · 2%
East FM 833
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

65.9 mi · 01h 08m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennedale
01h 26m from Ranger
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ranger 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 Ranger to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Kennedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Ranger and 93.7 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.94 one way or $49.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ranger and Mostly Cloudy near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Kennedale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kennedale, 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 Kennedale.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

15 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

36 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

42 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ranger and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 150.15 mi (241.65 km).

Ranger

#1 Ranger

City in Texas, United States

Population2,354
Coordinates32.4698500, -98.6789500
Altitude438
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: Loop 254 East (-98.679008, 32.469876)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.6 gal
25 L · about $24.94
Round trip
$49.88
13.2 gal · 50 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.3 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.94 $49.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.06 $56.13
Premium $4.59 $30.30 $60.60
Diesel $3.99 $26.35 $52.71

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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There is no time difference between Ranger and Rhode Island. The current time is 03:03:43.

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.