How far is Rhode Island, TX from Copperas Cove, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Copperas Cove, TX is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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 02h 44m.
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 McLennan 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 Copperas Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Copperas Cove.
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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
19.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 31: Athens, Waco
1599 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Interstate 45
2149 ft · 50 sec · South Interstate 45
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Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass
5.6 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31
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Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive
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Turn straight onto East Waco Drive
2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive
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Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Texas Expressway
13.1 mi · 14 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway
2.4 mi · 2 min · West Central Texas Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 14 West, US 190 West
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 190 Business: Copperas Cove
2872 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto East Avenue D
1.4 km · 2 min · East Avenue D
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue D
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Copperas Cove.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 00h 39m
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 Sunny near Copperas Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Copperas Cove?
The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Rhode Island and 73.9 miles from Copperas Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 1:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.00 one way or $40.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Sunny near Copperas Cove.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Copperas Cove. Straight-line distance: 109.49 mi (176.2 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 Copperas Cove
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 33,498 |
| Coordinates | 31.1240600, -97.9030800 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Copperas Cove (-97.90308, 31.12406)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $24.61 | $49.21 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $30.09 | $60.19 |
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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