How far is Rhode Island, TX from Hickory Creek, TX?

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Hickory Creek, TX is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
81.2 mi
01h 57m
Flight
61.47 mi
98.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.47 mi
Kilometers
98.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.2 mi
Kilometers
130.68 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hickory Creek
Wed, Jun 3, 4:23 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Wed, Jun 3, 6:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-06-03T02:26
Arrive Hickory Creek
Wed, Jun 3, 4:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Elkhart
TX

Town in Anderson County, Texas

From Rhode Island
40.6 mi
00h 58m
To Hickory Creek
40.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Hickory Creek.

  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

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 1050

    2235 ft · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1050

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road 1050

    68 m · 10 sec · County Road 1050

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1050

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84 West
23.3 mi · 29%
North Interstate 45
7.3 mi · 9%
West Commerce Street
2.19 mi · 3%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 1%
West FM 833
0.66 mi · 1%
Farm-to-Market Road 833
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

23.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhart
00h 58m from Rhode Island
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Mostly Sunny near Hickory Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Hickory Creek?

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Elkhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Rhode Island and 40.6 miles from Hickory Creek.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rhode Island and Mostly Sunny near Hickory Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Elkhart

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

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

85 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

89 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Mineola

116 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Hickory Creek. Straight-line distance: 61.47 mi (98.92 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
Hickory Creek

#2 Hickory Creek

Town of the United States

Population4,999
Coordinates31.3787900, -95.3213300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Hickory Creek (-95.32133, 31.37879)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.85 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.69
5.74 gal · 21.7 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.85 $21.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.20 $24.41
Premium $4.59 $13.18 $26.35
Diesel $3.99 $11.46 $22.92

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Hickory Creek. The current time is 02:26:05.

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.