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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Malakoff, TX is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.6 mi
00h 58m
Flight
27.63 mi
44.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.63 mi
Kilometers
44.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.6 mi
Kilometers
83.04 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Malakoff
Sat, Apr 11, 4:23 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Sat, Apr 11, 5:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-11T03:24
Arrive Malakoff
Sat, Apr 11, 4:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Mildred
TX

Town of the United States

From Rhode Island
25.8 mi
00h 29m
To Malakoff
25.8 mi
00h 29m

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
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.9 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 31: Athens, Waco

    1599 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Interstate 45

    2031 ft · 41 sec · South Interstate 45

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    52 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Corsicana Bypass

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Corsicana Bypass

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East State Highway 31

    9.3 mi · 11 min · East State Highway 31

  13. 13

    Continue on Northeast 2nd Street

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Northeast 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Royall Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West Royall Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Terry Street

    131 m · 9 sec · South Terry Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Terry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 833
20.7 mi · 40%
Northeast 2nd Street
9.92 mi · 19%
East State Highway 31
9.34 mi · 18%
Corsicana Bypass
6.14 mi · 12%
West Royall Boulevard
3.09 mi · 6%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Farm-to-Market Road 833

Merge slight left

19.9 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mildred
00h 29m from Rhode Island
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rhode Island and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Malakoff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Mildred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Rhode Island and 25.8 miles from Malakoff.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.99 one way or $9.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mildred

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 Mildred and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Jail
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

Old City Jail

Corsicana , TX
207 W 5th Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

Corsicana Animal Shelter

Corsicana , TX
617 S 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.0/5 33 reviews City government office,Animal shelter
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.2 mi away

Corsicana Planning & Zoning

Corsicana , TX
200 N 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Waco, TX

89 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Union Station

92 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

92 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Malakoff. Straight-line distance: 27.63 mi (44.46 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Malakoff

#2 Malakoff

City in Texas, United States

Population2,314
Coordinates32.1696000, -96.0124700
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Malakoff (-96.01247, 32.1696)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $4.99
Round trip
$9.98
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.99 $9.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.61 $11.23
Premium $4.59 $6.06 $12.12
Diesel $3.99 $5.27 $10.54

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Malakoff. The current time is 03:24:42.

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.