How far is Rhode Island, TX from Pilot Point, TX?

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Pilot Point, TX is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
132.77 mi
02h 36m
Flight
117.2 mi
188.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.2 mi
Kilometers
188.61 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.77 mi
Kilometers
213.67 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pilot Point
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Pilot Point
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Wilmer
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Rhode Island
66.5 mi
01h 18m
To Pilot Point
66.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Pilot Point.

  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

    78.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    966 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Olive Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Olive Street

  12. 12

    Continue on McKinnon Street

    2511 ft · 1 min · McKinnon Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward DNT Toll

    2325 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Dallas North Tollway

    30.6 mi · 34 min · Dallas North Tollway

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Dallas Parkway

    11 mi · 18 min · South Dallas Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto FM 455 East

    6.8 mi · 12 min · FM 455 East

  17. 17

    Continue on East Liberty Street

    2597 ft · 54 sec · East Liberty Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Harrison Street

    84 m · 11 sec · South Harrison Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Liberty Street

    1853 ft · 37 sec · East Liberty Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    54 m · 4 sec · South Jefferson Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 833
79.4 mi · 60%
Dallas North Tollway
30.6 mi · 23%
South Dallas Parkway
11 mi · 8%
FM 455 East
6.85 mi · 5%
North Olive Street
0.96 mi · 1%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Farm-to-Market Road 833

Merge slight left

78.7 mi · 01h 21m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
117.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmer
01h 18m from Rhode Island
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Pilot Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Pilot Point?

The road trip is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Wilmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Rhode Island and 66.3 miles from Pilot Point.

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

The direct path is about 117.2 miles (188.6 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Pilot Point.

Stop Ideas Near Wilmer

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 Wilmer and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Bistro
Food stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Bistro

Dallas , TX
1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202
Rating 4.6/5 235 reviews Bistro,Bar,Brunch restaurant,European restaurant,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.3 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 14.4 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Dallas Water Utilities Department
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Dallas Water Utilities Department

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St #4an, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 2.1/5 119 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

24 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

62 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Pilot Point. Straight-line distance: 117.2 mi (188.61 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Pilot Point

#2 Pilot Point

City in Alaska

Population4,673
Coordinates33.3965000, -96.9605600
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Pilot Point (-96.96056, 33.3965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.73 L · about $17.69
Round trip
$35.37
9.36 gal · 35.46 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.69 $35.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.90 $39.80
Premium $4.59 $21.49 $42.97
Diesel $3.99 $18.69 $37.37

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Pilot Point. The current time is 22:53:07.

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.