How far is Rhode Island, TX from Lake Kiowa, TX?

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Lake Kiowa, TX is about 152 miles (244.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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
152.01 mi
03h 14m
Flight
129.92 mi
209.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.92 mi
Kilometers
209.09 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.01 mi
Kilometers
244.64 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Kiowa
Sat, Apr 18, 6:27 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Sat, Apr 18, 9:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-18T03:13
Arrive Lake Kiowa
Sat, Apr 18, 6:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 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
Hutchins
TX

City in Texas

From Rhode Island
76.1 mi
01h 37m
To Lake Kiowa
75.9 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Lake Kiowa.

  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

    78.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    966 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Olive Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Olive Street

  12. 12

    Continue on McKinnon Street

    2511 ft · 1 min · McKinnon Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward DNT Toll

    2325 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Dallas North Tollway

    30.6 mi · 34 min · Dallas North Tollway

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Dallas Parkway

    11 mi · 18 min · South Dallas Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto FM 455 East

    6.8 mi · 12 min · FM 455 East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South US Highway 377

    11.6 mi · 17 min · South US Highway 377

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1406 ft · 28 sec · West Locust Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 902

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Farm-to-Market Road 902

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Road 2134

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 2134

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Road 211

    51 m · 8 sec · County Road 211

  23. 23

    Turn right

    95 m · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Commanche Drive

    532 ft · 23 sec · Commanche Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Kiowa Drive East

    1.5 km · 4 min · Kiowa Drive East

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Blackfoot Trail

    2525 ft · 2 min · Blackfoot Trail

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blackfoot Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 833
79.4 mi · 52%
Dallas North Tollway
30.6 mi · 20%
South US Highway 377
11.6 mi · 8%
South Dallas Parkway
11 mi · 7%
FM 455 East
6.85 mi · 5%
Farm-to-Market Road 902
3.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Farm-to-Market Road 833

Merge slight left

78.7 mi · 01h 21m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
129.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hutchins
01h 37m from Rhode Island
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rhode Island and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Kiowa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Lake Kiowa?

The road trip is about 152 miles (244.6 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Hutchins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Rhode Island and 75.9 miles from Lake Kiowa.

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

The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rhode Island and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Kiowa.

Stop Ideas Near Hutchins

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 Hutchins and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 6.2 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.9 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Balch Springs City Hall

Balch Springs , TX
Balch Springs, TX 75181
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Transit station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

17 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

18 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

58 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Lake Kiowa. Straight-line distance: 129.92 mi (209.09 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Lake Kiowa

#2 Lake Kiowa

Census designated place

Population1,906
Coordinates33.5770500, -97.0130600
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Lake Kiowa (-97.01306, 33.57705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.31 L · about $20.29
Round trip
$40.59
10.74 gal · 40.62 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.29 $40.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.83 $45.67
Premium $4.59 $24.65 $49.31
Diesel $3.99 $21.44 $42.88

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Lake Kiowa. The current time is 03:13:19.

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.