How far is Rhode Island, TX from Orange, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Orange, TX is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
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 Polk County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Orange.
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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
88.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Texas 30, US 190 East: 11th Street
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto 11th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · 11th Street
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Continue on Phelps Drive
67.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Phelps Drive
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Continue on US Highway 190 West
7.8 mi · 9 min · US Highway 190 West
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Turn right onto South Magnolia Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
42.5 mi · 48 min · US Highway 69 South
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles
3013 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lake Charles
19.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Business: Pinehurst
963 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road
2848 ft · 57 sec · West I-10 Service Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Park Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue
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Continue on Strickland Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Strickland Drive
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Turn left onto Macarthur Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Macarthur Drive
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Continue on Green Avenue
3250 ft · 2 min · Green Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
14 m · 2 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Orange.
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
88.3 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Sunny near Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Orange?
The road trip is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Onalaska is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Rhode Island and 124 miles from Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.3 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 7:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.59 one way or $67.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Sunny near Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Onalaska
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 Onalaska.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Orange. Straight-line distance: 189.77 mi (305.4 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 Orange
Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,832 |
| Coordinates | 30.0929900, -93.7365500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange (-93.73655, 30.09299)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.59 | $67.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $38.04 | $76.07 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $41.33 | $82.65 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $50.54 | $101.08 |
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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