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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.65 mi
03h 55m
Flight
159.54 mi
256.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.54 mi
Kilometers
256.76 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.65 mi
Kilometers
345.44 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirbyville
Sat, May 30, 1:24 PM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Sat, May 30, 5:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-05-30T09:28
Arrive Kirbyville
Sat, May 30, 1:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:08 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

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
Riverside
TX

City in Walker County, Texas, United States

From Rhode Island
107.4 mi
01h 57m
To Kirbyville
107.3 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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.

  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

    88.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Texas 30, US 190 East: 11th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 11th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Phelps Drive

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Phelps Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 190 West

    34.9 mi · 39 min · US Highway 190 West

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    73 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South Wheeler Street

    18.6 mi · 21 min · South Wheeler Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Elizabeth Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · South Elizabeth Avenue

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Interstate 45
88.7 mi · 41%
Phelps Drive
67.3 mi · 31%
US Highway 190 West
35 mi · 16%
South Wheeler Street
18.6 mi · 9%
11th Street
1.85 mi · 1%
Texas 30
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55 mi
159.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
01h 57m from Rhode Island
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Riverside and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar
Food stop 13.3 mi away

City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar

Huntsville , TX
1421 Sam Houston Ave, Huntsville, TX 77340, United States
Rating 4.3/5 1,088 reviews Restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

95 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

103 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

112 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Kirbyville. Straight-line distance: 159.54 mi (256.76 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Kirbyville

#2 Kirbyville

City in Jasper County, Texas, United States

Population2,032
Coordinates30.6604800, -93.8926800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Kirbyville (-93.89268, 30.66048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.57 gal
28.67 L · about $28.61
Round trip
$57.21
15.14 gal · 57.34 L
Estimated CO2
67.3 kg one way
Round trip: 134.5 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Kirbyville. The current time is 09:28:30.

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.