How far is Rhode Island, TX from Jefferson, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Jefferson, TX is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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 03h 18m.
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 most populous city in Smith County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Jefferson.
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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
29.1 mi · 34 min · West Front Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 259 Business North
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 259 Business North
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Continue on US Highway 259 North
1.1 km · 44 sec · US Highway 259 North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport
21.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3251
1388 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto FM 968 West
2.7 mi · 4 min · FM 968 West
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Turn right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East End Boulevard North
14.7 mi · 17 min · East End Boulevard North
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
1909 ft · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Henderson Street
1140 ft · 33 sec · West Henderson Street
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Turn right onto North Polk Street
114 m · 15 sec · North Polk Street
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Turn right onto West Lafayette Street
25 m · 4 sec · West Lafayette Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lafayette Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Jefferson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Front Street
Continue on West Front Street
29.1 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Tyler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Rhode Island and 78.1 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Tyler
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 Tyler.
Tyler, TX
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 127.95 mi (205.92 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 Jefferson
City in Marion County, Texas, USA
| Population | 1,924 |
| Coordinates | 32.7573600, -94.3451900 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-94.34519, 32.75736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $3.78 | $20.82 | $41.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.30 | $50.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.00 | $44.00 |
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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