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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Jourdanton, TX is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
307.63 mi
05h 22m
Flight
243.14 mi
391.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.14 mi
Kilometers
391.29 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.63 mi
Kilometers
495.09 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jourdanton
Thu, Apr 30, 11:25 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 30, 4:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-30T06:03
Arrive Jourdanton
Thu, Apr 30, 11:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rhode Island
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Georgetown
TX

The most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

From Rhode Island
154 mi
02h 41m
To Jourdanton
153.7 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Waco Drive

    2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    3262 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi

    2457 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 24 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 97: Pleasanton, Floresville

    1082 ft · 27 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto I-37 Frontage Road

    1080 ft · 32 sec · I-37 Frontage Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East State Highway 97

    3.4 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 97

  36. 36

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Street

  37. 37

    Continue on South Main Street

    626 ft · 11 sec · South Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto West Oaklawn Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · West Oaklawn Road

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Zanderson Avenue

    29 m · 2 sec · Zanderson Avenue

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zanderson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
41 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 130 Toll South
86.8 mi · 28%
Purple Heart Trail
64.4 mi · 21%
I 10 West
33.2 mi · 11%
I 37 South
23.7 mi · 8%
Farm-to-Market Road 833
20.7 mi · 7%
West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

TX 130 Toll South

Continue straight

86.1 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.5 mi
243.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
02h 41m from Rhode Island
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Jourdanton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154 miles from Rhode Island and 153.7 miles from Jourdanton.

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

The direct path is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.00 one way or $82.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Jourdanton.

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

27 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

41 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

55 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

57 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Jourdanton. Straight-line distance: 243.14 mi (391.29 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
Jourdanton

#2 Jourdanton

City in Texas, USA

Population4,436
Coordinates28.9180300, -98.5464100
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Jourdanton (-98.54641, 28.91803)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.85 gal
41.09 L · about $41.00
Round trip
$82.00
21.7 gal · 82.18 L
Estimated CO2
96.4 kg one way
Round trip: 192.8 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.00 $82.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.13 $92.27
Premium $4.59 $49.81 $99.62
Diesel $3.99 $43.32 $86.65

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Jourdanton. The current time is 06:03:22.

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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.