How far is Rhode Island, TX from Madisonville, TX?

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Madisonville, TX is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.37 mi
01h 12m
Flight
62.71 mi
100.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.71 mi
Kilometers
100.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.37 mi
Kilometers
110.03 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madisonville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:52 PM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Wed, Apr 15, 11:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-15T20:40
Arrive Madisonville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rhode Island
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Rhode Island
34.2 mi
00h 36m
To Madisonville
34.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Madisonville.

  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

    3263 ft · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 833

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    49 m · 7 sec · North Interstate 45

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190 West, TX 21: Bryan, Crockett

    1033 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Interstate 45 North

    146 m · 18 sec · Interstate 45 North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Interstate 45
63.9 mi · 93%
East Main Street
2 mi · 3%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 1%
West FM 833
0.66 mi · 1%
Farm-to-Market Road 833
0.62 mi · 1%
US 190 West
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

North Interstate 45

Merge slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
62.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
00h 36m from Rhode Island
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Madisonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Madisonville?

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Rhode Island and 34.1 miles from Madisonville.

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

The direct path is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buffalo, 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 Buffalo.

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 62.71 mi (100.92 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
Madisonville

#2 Madisonville

City in Texas, USA

Population4,782
Coordinates30.9499100, -95.9116200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Madisonville (-95.91162, 30.94991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.13 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.21
4.82 gal · 18.26 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.11 $18.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.25 $20.49
Premium $4.59 $11.06 $22.13
Diesel $3.99 $9.62 $19.25

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 Madisonville. The current time is 20:40:06.

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.