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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Parker, TX is about 105.6 miles (170 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.63 mi
01h 57m
Flight
88.65 mi
142.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.65 mi
Kilometers
142.67 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.63 mi
Kilometers
169.99 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parker
Sun, May 3, 2:02 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Sun, May 3, 4:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-05-03T00:05
Arrive Parker
Sun, May 3, 2:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Palmer
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Rhode Island
52.9 mi
00h 58m
To Parker
52.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    17.3 mi · 19 min · North Central Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Parker Road

    1103 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Central Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Central Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Parker Road East

    150 m · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Parker Road

    5.2 mi · 10 min · East Parker Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Church Lane

    18 m · 3 sec · Church Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 833
80.5 mi · 76%
North Central Expressway
17.3 mi · 16%
East Parker Road
5.21 mi · 5%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 1%
Central Expressway
0.67 mi · 1%
West FM 833
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Farm-to-Market Road 833

Merge slight left

79.7 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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
00h 58m from Rhode Island
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Sunny near Parker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.6 miles (170 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Rhode Island and 52.8 miles from Parker.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Sunny near Parker.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palmer, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

41 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Cleburne

68 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Parker. Straight-line distance: 88.65 mi (142.67 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
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#2 Parker

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population4,352
Coordinates33.0554000, -96.6219400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Parker (-96.62194, 33.0554)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.11 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.19
7.46 gal · 28.22 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.10 $28.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.86 $31.72
Premium $4.59 $17.12 $34.25
Diesel $3.99 $14.89 $29.79

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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There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Parker. The current time is 00:05:00.

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.