How far is Rhode Island, TX from Carrollton, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Carrollton, TX is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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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 50m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Carrollton.
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Start on County Road 161
3 m · 7 sec · County Road 161
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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 North State Highway 75
16 m · 3 sec · North State Highway 75
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Turn left onto West FM 833
1.1 km · 2 min · West FM 833
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 833
1990 ft · 56 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 833
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Take the ramp right
2067 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
79.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton
3139 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway
8.2 mi · 10 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valwood Parkway, Crosby Road
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
1.3 km · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn right onto Valwood Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · Valwood Parkway
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Turn left onto Josey Lane
1.1 mi · 2 min · Josey Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Belt Line Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Carrollton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Carrollton?
The road trip is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Garrett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Rhode Island and 49.3 miles from Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.36 one way or $26.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near Garrett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 87.54 mi (140.88 km).
#1 Rhode Island
Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.8154400, -96.2313600 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carrollton
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 139,892 |
| Coordinates | 32.9537300, -96.8902800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-96.89028, 32.95373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $3.84 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $15.13 | $30.26 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $16.44 | $32.87 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
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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