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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Danbury, TX is about 209.2 miles (336.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.21 mi
03h 55m
Flight
186.37 mi
299.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.37 mi
Kilometers
299.94 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.21 mi
Kilometers
336.69 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Fri, May 1, 8:59 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Fri, May 1, 12:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-05-01T05:03
Arrive Danbury
Fri, May 1, 8:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rhode Island
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Waverly
TX

City in Walker County, Texas, United States

From Rhode Island
104.8 mi
01h 57m
To Danbury
104.4 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    157.1 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport

    2698 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on South Freeway

    1 km · 47 sec · South Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto South Freeway

    1312 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 288 Business South: Angleton

    1845 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Business State Highway 288

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Business State Highway 288

  18. 18

    Continue on North Velasco Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Velasco Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto FM 523

    2.5 mi · 4 min · FM 523

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Mulberry Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East Mulberry Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    18 m · 2 sec · 5th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Interstate 45
157 mi · 75%
Nolan Ryan Expressway
17.9 mi · 9%
South Freeway
15.3 mi · 7%
East Mulberry Street
3.77 mi · 2%
North Business State Highway 288
2.93 mi · 1%
Gulf Freeway
2.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Interstate 45

Merge slight left

157 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
186.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Waverly
01h 57m from Rhode Island
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rhode Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Danbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.2 miles (336.7 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Rhode Island and 104.4 miles from Danbury.

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

The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.89 one way or $55.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rhode Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Danbury.

Stop Ideas Near New Waverly

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Waverly and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar
Food stop 11.8 mi away

City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar

Huntsville , TX
1421 Sam Houston Ave, Huntsville, TX 77340, United States
Rating 4.3/5 1,088 reviews Restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Waverly.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Houston

86 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Bryan, TX

86 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Houston, TX

88 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 186.37 mi (299.94 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
Danbury

#2 Danbury

City in Texas

Population1,757
Coordinates29.2283000, -95.3449400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Danbury (-95.34494, 29.2283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.95 L · about $27.89
Round trip
$55.78
14.76 gal · 55.9 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.89 $55.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.38 $62.76
Premium $4.59 $33.88 $67.76
Diesel $3.99 $29.47 $58.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Danbury. The current time is 05:03:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.