How far is Rhode Island, TX from Kirbyville, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Kirbyville, TX is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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.
City in Walker County, Texas, United States
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 Kirbyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Kirbyville.
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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
88.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Texas 30, US 190 East: 11th Street
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto 11th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · 11th Street
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Continue on Phelps Drive
67.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Phelps Drive
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Continue on US Highway 190 West
34.9 mi · 39 min · US Highway 190 West
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Take the exit right
73 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Wheeler Street
18.6 mi · 21 min · South Wheeler Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Elizabeth Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · South Elizabeth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elizabeth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Kirbyville.
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
88.3 mi · 01h 28m
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 Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Mostly Sunny near Kirbyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Kirbyville?
The road trip is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Rhode Island and 107.3 miles from Kirbyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 9:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.61 one way or $57.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rhode Island and Mostly Sunny near Kirbyville.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Kirbyville. Straight-line distance: 159.54 mi (256.76 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 Kirbyville
City in Jasper County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.6604800, -93.8926800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirbyville (-93.89268, 30.66048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.61 | $57.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.19 | $64.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.75 | $69.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.23 | $60.45 |
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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