How far is Rhode Island, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Garland, TX is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Garland.
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Start on County Road 161
3 m · 2 sec · County Road 161
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Turn right onto East FM 833
6.8 mi · 8 min · East FM 833
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Turn left
10.3 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 11 min
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Continue on FM 59
6.1 mi · 11 min · FM 59
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Turn right onto FM 753
5.1 mi · 7 min · FM 753
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Turn left onto Mill Run Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Mill Run Road
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Turn right onto Dewitt C Greer Loop
5.6 mi · 6 min · Dewitt C Greer Loop
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Take the exit slight right
1334 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right
74 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 31 East
21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East
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Continue on West Highway 31
2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 31
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Continue on State Highway 31 West
5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West
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Continue on Chandler Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway
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Continue on West Front Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Front Street
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Turn left onto South Beckham Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South Beckham Avenue
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Continue on East Gentry Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway
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Continue on US Highway 271
5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271
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Turn left onto State Highway 155 North
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 155 North
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 155 North
6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Tyler Street
16.3 mi · 19 min · North Tyler Street
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Continue straight
29.8 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto Burton Road
1222 ft · 21 sec · Burton Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
1780 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Garland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Tyler Street
Continue straight
29.8 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Sunny near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Garland?
The road trip is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Rhode Island and 92.5 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 8:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.07 one way or $50.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Sunny near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Winona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Garland. Straight-line distance: 148.54 mi (239.06 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 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $25.07 | $50.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $28.39 | $56.77 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $30.84 | $61.68 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $37.72 | $75.43 |
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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