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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Grapeland, TX is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.23 mi
01h 24m
Flight
49.6 mi
79.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.6 mi
Kilometers
79.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.23 mi
Kilometers
96.93 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grapeland
Tue, May 5, 2:11 PM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Tue, May 5, 3:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-05-05T12:47
Arrive Grapeland
Tue, May 5, 2:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rhode Island
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Oakwood
TX

Town in Freestone and Leon counties, Texas, United States

From Rhode Island
30.1 mi
00h 42m
To Grapeland
30.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Farm-to-Market Road 27: Fairfield, Wortham

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    55 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Commerce Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Commerce Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 84 West

    23.3 mi · 34 min · US Highway 84 West

  13. 13

    Turn right

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3118 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84 West
23.3 mi · 39%
North Interstate 45
7.3 mi · 12%
West Commerce Street
2.19 mi · 4%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 2%
West FM 833
0.66 mi · 1%
Farm-to-Market Road 833
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84 West

Continue on US Highway 84 West

23.3 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakwood
00h 42m from Rhode Island
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Grapeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Rhode Island and 30.1 miles from Grapeland.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Grapeland.

Stop Ideas Near Oakwood

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

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

100 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
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Bryan, TX

113 mi away
301 East 26th Street
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Nacogdoches, Texas

115 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Grapeland. Straight-line distance: 49.6 mi (79.82 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
Grapeland

#2 Grapeland

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

Population1,429
Coordinates31.4918500, -95.4785600
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Grapeland (-95.47856, 31.49185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.05 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
4.26 gal · 16.1 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.06 $18.11
Premium $4.59 $9.78 $19.56
Diesel $3.99 $8.51 $17.01

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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There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Grapeland. The current time is 12:47:20.

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.