How far is Rhode Island, TX from Lakeside City, TX?

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Lakeside City, TX is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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
227.11 mi
04h 08m
Flight
193.38 mi
311.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.38 mi
Kilometers
311.22 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.11 mi
Kilometers
365.5 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeside City
Sat, Apr 11, 9:13 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Sat, Apr 11, 1:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-11T05:04
Arrive Lakeside City
Sat, Apr 11, 9:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 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
Watauga
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Rhode Island
113.6 mi
02h 04m
To Lakeside City
113.5 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Lakeside City.

  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

    79.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton

    3139 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    99.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward US 281 South, TX 79 South: Jacksboro, Archer City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 South, TX 79 South: Jacksboro, Archer City

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Henry S Grace Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Henry S Grace Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Parkway

    3100 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Parkway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 79 South, Loop 473: Archer City

    1295 ft · 35 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Archer City Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Archer City Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 79 South

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 79 South

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Bowman Road

    620 ft · 29 sec · Bowman Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Shoreline Drive

    2950 ft · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Voyage Way

    84 m · 17 sec · Voyage Way

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Royal Road

    787 ft · 37 sec · Royal Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Skyline Road

    76 m · 11 sec · Skyline Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Skyline Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
102 mi · 45%
Farm-to-Market Road 833
80.3 mi · 35%
SH 183 TEXpress
16.5 mi · 7%
I 820 TEXpress
6.16 mi · 3%
North Stemmons Freeway
4.09 mi · 2%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
2.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

99.9 mi · 01h 46m

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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
193.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watauga
02h 04m from Rhode Island
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rhode Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeside City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Lakeside City?

The road trip is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Watauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Rhode Island and 113.5 miles from Lakeside City.

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

The direct path is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.27 one way or $60.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rhode Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeside City.

Stop Ideas Near Watauga

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 Watauga and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 7 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
Arlington City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Arlington City Hall

Arlington , TX
101 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010
Rating 3.8/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 4.7 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

14 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

43 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

58 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Lakeside City. Straight-line distance: 193.38 mi (311.22 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
Lakeside City

#2 Lakeside City

Town of the Asher County, Texas, United States

Population1,008
Coordinates33.8287100, -98.5453300
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Lakeside City (-98.54533, 33.82871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.01 gal
30.34 L · about $30.27
Round trip
$60.54
16.02 gal · 60.68 L
Estimated CO2
71.2 kg one way
Round trip: 142.4 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.27 $60.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.06 $68.12
Premium $4.59 $36.77 $73.55
Diesel $3.99 $31.98 $63.97

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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There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Lakeside City. The current time is 05:04:50.

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.