How far is Rhode Island, TX from Lone Star, TX?

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Lone Star, TX is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.42 mi
03h 41m
Flight
144.67 mi
232.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.67 mi
Kilometers
232.83 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.42 mi
Kilometers
319.33 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lone Star
Mon, Nov 9, 2:21 AM CST
Return by in Rhode Island
Mon, Nov 9, 6:02 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-11-08T22:39
Arrive Lone Star
Mon, Nov 9, 2:21 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CST

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

Leave by
9:38 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rhode Island
9:00 PM CST
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
Rockwall
TX

A city in Rockwall County, Texas.

From Rhode Island
99.2 mi
01h 50m
To Lone Star
99.2 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Lone Star.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Lone Star.

  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

    69.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport

    1922 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas

    1298 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    43.7 mi · 46 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 24, FM 1737: Commerce, Paris

    743 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on TX 24: Commerce, Paris

    48.2 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Hearne Avenue

    157 m · 10 sec · East Hearne Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North US Highway 271

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 271

  20. 20

    Turn right

    8.8 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right

    1063 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Lone Star.

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 833
70.1 mi · 35%
TX 24
48.3 mi · 24%
I 30 East
44.7 mi · 23%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
14.7 mi · 7%
North US Highway 271
6.26 mi · 3%
North Main Street
2.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Farm-to-Market Road 833

Merge slight left

69.3 mi · 01h 10m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.7 mi
144.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwall
01h 50m from Rhode Island
Leave By
9:38 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Lone Star.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Lone Star?

The road trip is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Rockwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Rhode Island and 99.2 miles from Lone Star.

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

The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.58 one way or $49.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Lone Star.

Stop Ideas Near Rockwall

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockwall, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

21 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

36 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

83 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Lone Star. Straight-line distance: 144.67 mi (232.83 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lone Star

Lone Star is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.7856600, -95.3877300
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Lone Star (-95.38773, 33.78566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.5 L · about $24.58
Round trip
$49.17
14 gal · 53 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.51 $24.58 $49.17
Mid-grade $4.03 $28.20 $56.39
Premium $4.41 $30.86 $61.73
Diesel $5.62 $39.37 $78.74

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Lone Star. The current time is 22:39:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.