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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Bishop, TX is about 354.9 miles (571.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 307 miles (494 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
354.91 mi
06h 45m
Flight
306.98 mi
494.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.98 mi
Kilometers
494.03 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.91 mi
Kilometers
571.17 km
Drive Time
06h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bishop
Thu, Apr 16, 6:40 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 16, 1:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-15T23:54
Arrive Bishop
Thu, Apr 16, 6:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:45 PM to 2:15 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rhode Island
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
La Grange
TX

Town in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States

From Rhode Island
177.8 mi
03h 22m
To Bishop
177.2 mi
03h 22m

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
86°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.6 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Buffalo, Jewett

    1527 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Craig Street

    3215 ft · 1 min · North Craig Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Commerce Street

    1210 ft · 16 sec · West Commerce Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    51.1 mi · 58 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    11.2 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX OSR

    1377 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    1334 ft · 37 sec · South State Highway 6

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Old San Antonio Road

    8 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    36.6 mi · 40 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    874 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto United States Highway 77

    26.9 mi · 31 min · United States Highway 77

  22. 22

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South US Highway 77

    24.7 mi · 28 min · South US Highway 77

  24. 24

    Continue on US 77

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77

  25. 25

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77

  26. 26

    Continue on North Texana Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1409 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Fairwinds Street

    2010 ft · 29 sec · Fairwinds Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto United States Highway 77

    39.9 mi · 45 min · United States Highway 77

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    85 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    123 m · 8 sec · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  32. 32

    Take the ramp straight

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  34. 34

    Continue on Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right

    2991 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Turn left

    52 m · 7 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto US Highway 77 South

    34 mi · 39 min · US Highway 77 South

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street

  39. 39

    Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E

    538 ft · 13 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

    21.8 mi · 24 min

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right

    899 ft · 22 sec

  44. 44

    Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road

    560 ft · 17 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 70

    2594 ft · 56 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 70

  46. 46

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
47 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 77
67.1 mi · 19%
Main Street
51.1 mi · 14%
Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 10%
US Highway 77 South
34 mi · 10%
North Interstate 45
26.9 mi · 8%
South US Highway 77
24.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

51.1 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
307 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Grange
03h 22m from Rhode Island
Leave By
10:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Rhode Island and Partly Sunny near Bishop.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 354.9 miles (571.2 km) and usually takes 06h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.8 miles from Rhode Island and 177.2 miles from Bishop.

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

The direct path is about 307 miles (494 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.31 one way or $94.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rhode Island and Partly Sunny near Bishop.

Stop Ideas Near La Grange

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Taylor

90 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

94 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Bryan, TX

98 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Bishop. Straight-line distance: 306.98 mi (494.03 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
Bishop

#2 Bishop

City in Nueces County, Texas, United States

Population3,043
Coordinates27.5861400, -97.7991600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Bishop (-97.79916, 27.58614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 571 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.52 gal
47.41 L · about $47.31
Round trip
$94.63
25.04 gal · 94.82 L
Estimated CO2
111.3 kg one way
Round trip: 222.5 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.31 $94.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.24 $106.47
Premium $4.59 $57.48 $114.96
Diesel $3.99 $49.99 $99.98

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 Bishop. The current time is 23:54:51.

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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.