How far is Rhode Island, TX from Beach City, TX?

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Beach City, TX is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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
194.42 mi
03h 41m
Flight
168.76 mi
271.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.76 mi
Kilometers
271.59 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.42 mi
Kilometers
312.89 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beach City
Sun, Apr 12, 12:22 PM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Sun, Apr 12, 4:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-12T08:40
Arrive Beach City
Sun, Apr 12, 12:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:36 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
Huntsville
TX

The second-largest city in Walker County, Texas.

From Rhode Island
97.4 mi
01h 50m
To Beach City
97.1 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Beach City.

  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

    3263 ft · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 833

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    49 m · 7 sec · North Interstate 45

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    133.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Loop East

    5.9 mi · 7 min · North Loop East

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Beaumont, Downtown

    1008 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    12.7 mi · 15 min · East Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Decker Drive

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Decker Drive

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 330

    1410 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Decker Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Decker Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Defee Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Defee Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Alexander Drive

    1537 ft · 28 sec · North Alexander Drive

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on South State Highway 146

    1948 ft · 43 sec · South State Highway 146

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Grand Parkway South

    2561 ft · 53 sec · East Grand Parkway South

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East

    1144 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway South

    3210 ft · 39 sec · East Grand Parkway South

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1405

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto East Grand Parkway South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Grand Parkway South

  26. 26

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Tri City Beach Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Tri City Beach Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Seacrest Park Road

    626 ft · 32 sec · Seacrest Park Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Ocean Drive

    709 ft · 33 sec · Ocean Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right

    82 m · 20 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Interstate 45
134 mi · 69%
Hardy Toll Road South
21.9 mi · 11%
East Freeway
12.7 mi · 7%
North Loop East
5.91 mi · 3%
Decker Drive
5.81 mi · 3%
East Grand Parkway South
2.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Interstate 45

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 18m

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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
168.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsville
01h 50m from Rhode Island
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rhode Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beach City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Beach City?

The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Huntsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Rhode Island and 97.1 miles from Beach City.

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

The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.92 one way or $51.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rhode Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beach City.

Stop Ideas Near Huntsville

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 Huntsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar
Food stop 4.6 mi away

City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar

Huntsville , TX
1421 Sam Houston Ave, Huntsville, TX 77340, United States
Rating 4.3/5 1,088 reviews Restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

79 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

84 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

108 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

110 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Beach City. Straight-line distance: 168.76 mi (271.59 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Beach City

#2 Beach City

City in Chambers County, Texas, United States

Population2,792
Coordinates29.6621700, -94.8899200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Beach City (-94.88992, 29.66217)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.97 L · about $25.92
Round trip
$51.85
13.72 gal · 51.94 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.92 $51.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.17 $58.34
Premium $4.59 $31.49 $62.99
Diesel $3.99 $27.39 $54.78

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Beach City. The current time is 08:40:31.

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.