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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Hico, TX is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
145.62 mi
02h 50m
Flight
106.35 mi
171.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.35 mi
Kilometers
171.15 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.62 mi
Kilometers
234.36 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hico
Thu, Apr 16, 5:32 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 16, 8:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-16T02:42
Arrive Hico
Thu, Apr 16, 5:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Bellmead
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Rhode Island
72.8 mi
01h 25m
To Hico
72.8 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1990 ft · 56 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 833

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2067 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 31: Athens, Waco

    1599 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Interstate 45

    2149 ft · 50 sec · South Interstate 45

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31

  12. 12

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 31

    17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  14. 14

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  15. 15

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bellmead Drive

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    57 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Air Base Road

    142 m · 8 sec · Air Base Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight

    1245 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Loop 340

    1 mi · 2 min · North Loop 340

  20. 20

    Continue on Industrial Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Industrial Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on East Lake Shore Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East Lake Shore Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Steinbeck Bend Drive

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Steinbeck Bend Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto China Spring Road

    18.3 mi · 24 min · China Spring Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Avenue C

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Avenue C

  26. 26

    Continue on South Avenue G

    42.4 mi · 48 min · South Avenue G

  27. 27

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    973 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Avenue G
42.4 mi · 29%
Farm-to-Market Road 833
20.7 mi · 14%
West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 13%
China Spring Road
18.3 mi · 13%
State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 12%
Corsicana Bypass
5.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Avenue G

Continue on South Avenue G

42.4 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
106.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellmead
01h 25m from Rhode Island
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Mostly Sunny near Hico.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Rhode Island and 72.8 miles from Hico.

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

The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.42 one way or $38.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rhode Island and Mostly Sunny near Hico.

Stop Ideas Near Bellmead

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bellmead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.

BUS

Waco, TX

5 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

33 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

60 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

79 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Hico. Straight-line distance: 106.35 mi (171.15 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
Hico

#2 Hico

City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States

Population1,437
Coordinates31.9829300, -98.0336500
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Hico (-98.03365, 31.98293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.45 L · about $19.42
Round trip
$38.85
10.28 gal · 38.9 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.42 $38.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.86 $43.71
Premium $4.59 $23.60 $47.20
Diesel $3.99 $20.52 $41.05

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Hico. The current time is 02:42:34.

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.