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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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 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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
1990 ft · 56 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 833
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Take the ramp right
2067 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
79.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton
3139 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
99.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 281 South, TX 79 South: Jacksboro, Archer City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 South, TX 79 South: Jacksboro, Archer City
1734 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry S Grace Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Henry S Grace Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Parkway
3100 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 79 South, Loop 473: Archer City
1295 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Archer City Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Archer City Highway
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Continue on State Highway 79 South
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 79 South
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Turn right onto Bowman Road
620 ft · 29 sec · Bowman Road
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Turn right onto Shoreline Drive
2950 ft · 2 min · Shoreline Drive
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Turn left onto Voyage Way
84 m · 17 sec · Voyage Way
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Turn left onto Royal Road
787 ft · 37 sec · Royal Road
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Turn right onto Skyline Road
76 m · 11 sec · Skyline Road
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
The Keller Watertower
Arlington City Hall
Niles City Hall Saloon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watauga.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Cleburne
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).
#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 Lakeside City
Town of the Asher County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,008 |
| Coordinates | 33.8287100, -98.5453300 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside City (-98.54533, 33.82871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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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