How far is Rhode Island, TX from Merkel, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Merkel, TX is about 270.1 miles (434.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county east of Parker County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Merkel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Merkel.
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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
40.7 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
159.4 mi · 2 hr 42 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 126
60 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 20
1033 ft · 36 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn left onto Kent Street
2750 ft · 57 sec · Kent Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 1st Street
16 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Merkel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
159 mi · 02h 42m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Rhode Island and Partly Sunny near Merkel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Merkel?
The road trip is about 270.1 miles (434.7 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Weatherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135 miles from Rhode Island and 135.1 miles from Merkel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 7:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.01 one way or $72.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rhode Island and Partly Sunny near Merkel.
Stop Ideas Near Weatherford
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 Weatherford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Merkel. Straight-line distance: 225.8 mi (363.39 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 Merkel
City in Texas
| Population | 2,629 |
| Coordinates | 32.4706800, -100.0128700 |
| Altitude | 570 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merkel (-100.01287, 32.47068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $36.01 | $72.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.52 | $81.04 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.75 | $87.50 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.05 | $76.11 |
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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