How far is Red Oak, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Red Oak, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Oak and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Oak and Rhode Island.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto West Red Oak Road
1179 ft · 36 sec · West Red Oak Road
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Turn right onto South State Highway 342
1.1 km · 1 min · South State Highway 342
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Turn left onto Louise Ritter Boulevard
4.2 mi · 6 min · Louise Ritter Boulevard
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 983
1.5 mi · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 983
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Continue on FM 983
127 m · 16 sec · FM 983
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Turn sharp left onto West FM 813
6 mi · 11 min · West FM 813
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Jefferson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Dallas Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Street
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Continue on South Interstate 45
825 ft · 16 sec · South Interstate 45
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
51 mi · 51 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 Red Oak 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.
I 45 South
Merge slight left
51 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Red Oak and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Rhode Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Oak to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Rice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Red Oak and 33.9 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Red Oak and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Rice
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Jail
Corsicana Animal Shelter
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Oak and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 58.97 mi (94.9 km).
#1 Red Oak
City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 14,098 |
| Coordinates | 32.5176400, -96.8044400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $3.66 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $10.93 | $21.87 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $13.83 | $27.65 |
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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