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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Anson, TX is about 273.8 miles (440.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.7 miles (360 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.78 mi
04h 51m
Flight
223.71 mi
360.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.71 mi
Kilometers
360.03 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.78 mi
Kilometers
440.6 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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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 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anson
Thu, Apr 16, 3:06 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 16, 7:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-15T22:15
Arrive Anson
Thu, Apr 16, 3:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rhode Island
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Weatherford
TX

City in and county east of Parker County, Texas, United States

From Rhode Island
136.8 mi
02h 25m
To Anson
137 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 161

    3 m · 7 sec · County Road 161

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North State Highway 75

    16 m · 3 sec · North State Highway 75

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West FM 833

    1.1 km · 2 min · West FM 833

  5. 5

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 833

    1990 ft · 56 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 833

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2067 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    40.7 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    142.7 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 Business: Abilene

    46 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto US 83 Business: Abilene

    832 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pine Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Pine Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward Pine Street

    2916 ft · 45 sec · Pine Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza

    24 m · 1 sec · East Court Plaza

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    40 m · 11 sec · 12th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    53 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
147 mi · 54%
US 287 North
62.8 mi · 23%
Farm-to-Market Road 833
41.5 mi · 15%
Pine Street
20.9 mi · 8%
East FM 833
0.93 mi
West FM 833
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

143 mi · 02h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
223.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weatherford
02h 25m from Rhode Island
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Rhode Island and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Anson?

The road trip is about 273.8 miles (440.6 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Weatherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.8 miles from Rhode Island and 137 miles from Anson.

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

The direct path is about 223.7 miles (360 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.51 one way or $73.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weatherford

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

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

44 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

60 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

93 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

93 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Anson. Straight-line distance: 223.71 mi (360.03 km).

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#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Anson

#2 Anson

City in Jones County, Texas, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates32.7565000, -99.8962100
Altitude527
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Anson (-99.89621, 32.7565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.57 L · about $36.51
Round trip
$73.01
19.32 gal · 73.14 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.51 $73.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.07 $82.15
Premium $4.59 $44.35 $88.70
Diesel $3.99 $38.57 $77.14

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 Rhode Island and Anson. The current time is 22:15:08.

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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.