How far is Rhode Island, TX from Needville, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Needville, TX is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Walker County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Needville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Needville.
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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
3263 ft · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 833
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Turn left onto North Interstate 45
49 m · 7 sec · North Interstate 45
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Take the ramp left
1777 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
144.3 mi · 2 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West
2869 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway West
1095 ft · 14 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West
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Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
17.8 mi · 20 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South
3069 ft · 40 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, US 59 South: Downtown, Victoria
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South: Victoria
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2218
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
3206 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto B F Terry Boulevard
684 ft · 16 sec · B F Terry Boulevard
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Continue on Pleak Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Pleak Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto School Street
1338 ft · 27 sec · School Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Needville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Interstate 45
Merge slight left
144 mi · 02h 31m
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 Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Patchy Fog near Needville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Needville?
The road trip is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
New Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from Rhode Island and 100.7 miles from Needville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.87 one way or $53.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rhode Island and Patchy Fog near Needville.
Stop Ideas Near New Waverly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Waverly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Needville. Straight-line distance: 168.57 mi (271.28 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 Needville
City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,131 |
| Coordinates | 29.3994100, -95.8377300 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Needville (-95.83773, 29.39941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.87 | $53.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.23 | $60.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.64 | $65.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.39 | $56.78 |
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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