How far is Rhode Island, TX from Mesquite, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Mesquite, TX is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Ellis County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Mesquite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Mesquite.
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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
69.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport
1922 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
5 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 352: Scyene Road, Military Parkway
1055 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Military Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Military Parkway
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Continue on West Davis Street
1995 ft · 1 min · West Davis Street
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Turn left onto South Galloway Avenue
62 m · 6 sec · South Galloway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Galloway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Mesquite.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Sunny near Mesquite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Mesquite?
The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Rhode Island and 42.4 miles from Mesquite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Sunny near Mesquite.
Stop Ideas Near Alma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Jail
Corsicana Animal Shelter
Corsicana Planning & Zoning
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alma.
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Cleburne
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Mesquite. Straight-line distance: 69.15 mi (111.29 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 Mesquite
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 138,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.7668000, -96.5991600 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mesquite (-96.59916, 32.7668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $3.84 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $13.00 | $26.00 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $14.12 | $28.24 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $17.27 | $34.54 |
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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