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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Bedford, TX is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
105.38 mi
01h 54m
Flight
88.79 mi
142.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.79 mi
Kilometers
142.89 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.38 mi
Kilometers
169.59 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Thu, Oct 15, 10:05 PM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Thu, Oct 15, 11:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-10-15T20:11
Arrive Bedford
Thu, Oct 15, 10:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rhode Island
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
Palmer
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Rhode Island
52.7 mi
00h 57m
To Bedford
52.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton

    3139 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    10.9 mi · 11 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Industrial Boulevard

    115 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Bedford Road

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Airport Freeway

    84 m · 6 sec · Airport Freeway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bedford Road

    2723 ft · 1 min · Bedford Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Forest Ridge Drive

    29 m · 3 sec · Forest Ridge Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Ridge Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 833
80.3 mi · 76%
SH 183 TEXpress
12.4 mi · 12%
North Stemmons Freeway
4.09 mi · 4%
Airport Freeway
3.41 mi · 3%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 1%
Bedford Road
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Farm-to-Market Road 833

Merge slight left

79.5 mi · 01h 22m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
88.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
00h 57m from Rhode Island
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Rhode Island and 52.7 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.28 one way or $28.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

41 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

41 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Cleburne

68 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 88.79 mi (142.89 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
Bedford

#2 Bedford

The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

Population48,352
Coordinates32.8440200, -97.1430700
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Bedford (-97.14307, 32.84402)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.08 L · about $14.28
Round trip
$28.56
7.44 gal · 28.16 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $14.28 $28.56
Mid-grade $4.35 $16.17 $32.34
Premium $4.72 $17.57 $35.14
Diesel $5.78 $21.49 $42.97

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 Bedford. The current time is 20:11:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.