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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Muenster, TX is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
165.66 mi
02h 59m
Flight
143.27 mi
230.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.27 mi
Kilometers
230.57 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.66 mi
Kilometers
266.6 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muenster
Sat, Apr 18, 5:54 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Sat, Apr 18, 8:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-18T02:54
Arrive Muenster
Sat, Apr 18, 5:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Dallas
TX

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

From Rhode Island
83 mi
01h 29m
To Muenster
82.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton

    3139 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway

    35.2 mi · 39 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman

    751 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Summitt Avenue

    53 m · 8 sec · Summitt Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard

    12.1 mi · 14 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Division Street

    1 km · 47 sec · Division Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1263 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 833
80.3 mi · 48%
North Stemmons Freeway
68 mi · 41%
J M Lindsay Boulevard
12.1 mi · 7%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 1%
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
0.87 mi · 1%
North Interstate 35
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

Farm-to-Market Road 833

Merge slight left

79.5 mi · 01h 22m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
143.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallas
01h 29m from Rhode Island
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rhode Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Muenster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Rhode Island and 82.7 miles from Muenster.

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

The direct path is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.11 one way or $44.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rhode Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Muenster.

Stop Ideas Near Dallas

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 Dallas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 0.6 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 1 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 0.9 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

1 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

18 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

49 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Muenster. Straight-line distance: 143.27 mi (230.57 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Muenster

#2 Muenster

City in western Cooke County, Texas, United States

Population1,664
Coordinates33.6517700, -97.3764100
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Muenster (-97.37641, 33.65177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.13 L · about $22.11
Round trip
$44.21
11.7 gal · 44.26 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.11 $44.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.87 $49.75
Premium $4.59 $26.86 $53.71
Diesel $3.99 $23.36 $46.72

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Muenster. The current time is 02:54:11.

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.