How far is Rhode Island, TX from College Station, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to College Station, TX is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
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.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and College Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and College Station.
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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
3263 ft · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 833
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Turn left onto North Interstate 45
49 m · 7 sec · North Interstate 45
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Take the ramp left
1777 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190 West, TX 21: Bryan, Crockett
1033 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Interstate 45 North
146 m · 18 sec · Interstate 45 North
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Turn right onto East Main Street
36.5 mi · 42 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
2723 ft · 54 sec · North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1414 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto University Drive East
1.7 mi · 3 min · University Drive East
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Turn right onto Northpoint Crossing
101 m · 17 sec · Northpoint Crossing
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Continue on Northpoint Crossing
75 m · 13 sec · Northpoint Crossing
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Turn right onto Texas Avenue South
103 m · 7 sec · Texas Avenue South
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Turn left onto University Drive East
80 m · 13 sec · University Drive East
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Turn right
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and College Station.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Interstate 45
Merge slight left
63.5 mi · 01h 04m
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 Mostly Sunny near College Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to College Station?
The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Rhode Island and 54.8 miles from College Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Mostly Sunny near College Station.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and College Station. Straight-line distance: 82.27 mi (132.4 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 College Station
The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.
| Population | 119,260 |
| Coordinates | 30.6279800, -96.3344100 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Station (-96.33441, 30.62798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.86 | $29.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $16.82 | $33.65 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $18.28 | $36.56 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $22.35 | $44.71 |
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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