How far is Rhode Island, TX from Forney, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Forney, TX is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 01h 36m.
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.
Town in Ellis 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 Forney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Forney.
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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
61.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Malloy Bridge Road
1423 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Malloy Bridge Road
13.1 mi · 21 min · Malloy Bridge Road
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Continue on FM 740
2.6 mi · 4 min · FM 740
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Continue on FM 740
2 mi · 3 min · FM 740
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Continue on South Bois d'Arc Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Bois d'Arc Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
16 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Forney.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Farm-to-Market Road 833
Merge slight left
61.3 mi · 01h 02m
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 Forney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Forney?
The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Rhode Island and 41.4 miles from Forney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Sunny near Forney.
Stop Ideas Near Alma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Jail
Corsicana Animal Shelter
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alma.
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Union Station
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Cleburne
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Forney. Straight-line distance: 65.96 mi (106.15 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 Forney
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 29,246 |
| Coordinates | 32.7481800, -96.4719300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forney (-96.47193, 32.74818)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $12.69 | $25.39 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $13.79 | $27.58 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
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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