How far is Rhode Island, TX from Elm Creek, TX?

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Elm Creek, TX is about 402.1 miles (647.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329.7 miles (530.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
402.06 mi
07h 24m
Flight
329.71 mi
530.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
329.71 mi
Kilometers
530.62 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
402.06 mi
Kilometers
647.06 km
Drive Time
07h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elm Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-23T02:41
Arrive Elm Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:24 PM to 2:54 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
9:12 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
Kyle
TX

A city in Hays County, Texas.

From Rhode Island
201.1 mi
03h 42m
To Elm Creek
201 mi
03h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Elm Creek.

  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

    1990 ft · 56 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 833

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2067 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 31: Athens, Waco

    1599 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Interstate 45

    2149 ft · 50 sec · South Interstate 45

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31

  12. 12

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 31

    17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  14. 14

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  15. 15

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Waco Drive

    2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  23. 23

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  24. 24

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  25. 25

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Eagle Pass

    962 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight

    131 m · 11 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Interstate 35 North

    610 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 35 North

  33. 33

    Turn right onto US Highway 57

    94.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min · US Highway 57

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North Veterans Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · North Veterans Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Del Río Boulevard

    2 mi · 2 min · Del Río Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Deer Run Lane

    2108 ft · 2 min · Deer Run Lane

  38. 38

    Continue on Deer Run Boulevard

    1165 ft · 57 sec · Deer Run Boulevard

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Short Street

    60 m · 9 sec · Short Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Short Street

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
189 mi · 47%
US Highway 57
94.6 mi · 24%
Farm-to-Market Road 833
20.7 mi · 5%
West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 5%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 5%
State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 57

Turn right onto US Highway 57

94.6 mi · 01h 45m

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
07h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.4 mi
329.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kyle
03h 42m from Rhode Island
Leave By
9:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Rhode Island and Partly Sunny near Elm Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Elm Creek?

The road trip is about 402.1 miles (647.1 km) and usually takes 07h 24m 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?

Kyle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.1 miles from Rhode Island and 201 miles from Elm Creek.

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

The direct path is about 329.7 miles (530.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.4 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 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 $53.62 one way or $107.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kyle

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

13 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

33 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

78 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

86 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Elm Creek. Straight-line distance: 329.71 mi (530.62 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
Elm Creek

#2 Elm Creek

City in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population2,469
Coordinates28.7744200, -100.4917400
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Elm Creek (-100.49174, 28.77442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 647 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.19 gal
53.71 L · about $53.62
Round trip
$107.25
28.38 gal · 107.42 L
Estimated CO2
126.1 kg one way
Round trip: 252.2 kg / 556 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $53.62 $107.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.34 $120.67
Premium $4.59 $65.15 $130.29
Diesel $3.99 $56.66 $113.32

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Elm Creek. The current time is 02:41:07.

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.