How far is Rhode Island, TX from Fair Oaks Ranch, TX?

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Fair Oaks Ranch, TX is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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
271.41 mi
05h 01m
Flight
202.34 mi
325.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.34 mi
Kilometers
325.64 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.41 mi
Kilometers
436.79 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fair Oaks Ranch
Sat, Apr 11, 8:27 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Sat, Apr 11, 1:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-11T03:25
Arrive Fair Oaks Ranch
Sat, Apr 11, 8:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:58 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
Jarrell
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From Rhode Island
135.8 mi
02h 30m
To Fair Oaks Ranch
135.6 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 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 Fair Oaks Ranch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Fair Oaks Ranch.

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop

    726 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1604 West

    554 ft · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    16.7 mi · 18 min · Anderson Loop

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  33. 33

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Fair Oaks Parkway, Tarpon Drive

    1082 ft · 26 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Interstate 10 West

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fair Oaks Parkway

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Fair Oaks Parkway

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Hansel Drive

    543 ft · 27 sec · Hansel Drive

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Battle Intense

    2923 ft · 2 min · Battle Intense

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Cibolo Valley

    146 m · 21 sec · Cibolo Valley

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cibolo Valley

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Fair Oaks Ranch.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
42 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 57%
Farm-to-Market Road 833
20.7 mi · 8%
West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 6%
Anderson Loop
16.7 mi · 6%
I 10 West
7.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left

55.8 mi · 00h 59m

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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.1 mi
202.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarrell
02h 30m from Rhode Island
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rhode Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fair Oaks Ranch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Fair Oaks Ranch?

The road trip is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Jarrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Rhode Island and 135.6 miles from Fair Oaks Ranch.

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

The direct path is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.20 one way or $72.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rhode Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fair Oaks Ranch.

Stop Ideas Near Jarrell

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

34 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

35 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

38 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Temple

39 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Fair Oaks Ranch. Straight-line distance: 202.34 mi (325.64 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
Fair Oaks Ranch

#2 Fair Oaks Ranch

City in the U.

Population10,345
Coordinates29.7457800, -98.6433600
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Fair Oaks Ranch (-98.64336, 29.74578)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.58 gal
36.25 L · about $36.20
Round trip
$72.41
19.16 gal · 72.5 L
Estimated CO2
85.1 kg one way
Round trip: 170.3 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.20 $72.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.73 $81.47
Premium $4.59 $43.98 $87.96
Diesel $3.99 $38.25 $76.51

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Fair Oaks Ranch. The current time is 03:25:56.

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