How far is Rhode Island, TX from Linden, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Linden, TX is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.7 miles (220 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Smith County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Linden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Linden.
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Start on County Road 161
3 m · 2 sec · County Road 161
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Turn right onto East FM 833
6.8 mi · 8 min · East FM 833
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Turn left
10.3 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 11 min
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Continue on FM 59
6.1 mi · 11 min · FM 59
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Turn right onto FM 753
5.1 mi · 7 min · FM 753
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Turn left onto Mill Run Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Mill Run Road
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Turn right onto Dewitt C Greer Loop
5.6 mi · 6 min · Dewitt C Greer Loop
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Take the exit slight right
1334 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right
74 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 31 East
21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East
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Continue on West Highway 31
2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 31
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Continue on State Highway 31 West
5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West
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Continue on Chandler Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway
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Continue on West Front Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Front Street
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Turn left onto South Beckham Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South Beckham Avenue
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Continue on East Gentry Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway
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Continue on US Highway 271
5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271
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Turn left onto State Highway 155 North
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 155 North
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 155 North
6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Tyler Street
14.9 mi · 17 min · North Tyler Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 155
40.2 mi · 46 min · State Highway 155
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At the end of the road, turn left
91 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Linden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 155
Turn right onto State Highway 155
40.2 mi · 00h 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 leaving Rhode Island and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Linden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Linden?
The road trip is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Tyler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Rhode Island and 79.3 miles from Linden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.7 miles (220 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rhode Island and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Linden.
Stop Ideas Near Tyler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tyler.
Tyler, TX
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Linden. Straight-line distance: 136.68 mi (219.97 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 Linden
City in Cass County, Texas, USA
| Population | 1,888 |
| Coordinates | 33.0123500, -94.3654700 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden (-94.36547, 33.01235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.12 | $42.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.77 | $47.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.66 | $51.33 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
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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