How far is Rhode Island, TX from Groves, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Groves, TX is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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 30m.
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.
The third most populous city in Montgomery County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Groves.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Groves.
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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
3263 ft · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 833
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Turn left onto North Interstate 45
49 m · 7 sec · North Interstate 45
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Take the ramp left
1777 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
132.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Parkway
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West
116 m · 9 sec · North Grand Parkway West
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East
1536 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East
32.3 mi · 35 min · North Grand Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1960: Dayton, Humble
2361 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto North Cleveland Street
1028 ft · 25 sec · North Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto United States Highway 90 West
10 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 90 West
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Continue on US Highway 90
36 mi · 42 min · US Highway 90
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South
16.3 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Memorial Boulevard
1095 ft · 22 sec · Memorial Boulevard
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Turn left onto 39th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 39th Street
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
1754 ft · 48 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto Highway 73
1028 ft · 20 sec · Highway 73
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 73 East
621 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Groves
753 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto West Parkway Street
750 ft · 17 sec · West Parkway Street
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Turn slight left onto 39th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 39th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 39th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Groves.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Interstate 45
Merge slight left
132 mi · 02h 17m
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 Groves.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Groves?
The road trip is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?
Conroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.4 miles from Rhode Island and 121.3 miles from Groves.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 7:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.86 one way or $65.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Sunny near Groves.
Stop Ideas Near Conroe
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 Conroe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Groves. Straight-line distance: 188.34 mi (303.1 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 Groves
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 15,268 |
| Coordinates | 29.9482700, -93.9171200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Groves (-93.91712, 29.94827)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $32.86 | $65.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $37.21 | $74.42 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $40.43 | $80.86 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $49.44 | $98.89 |
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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