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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Ranger, TX is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.21 mi
03h 23m
Flight
150.15 mi
241.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.15 mi
Kilometers
241.65 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.21 mi
Kilometers
301.29 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ranger
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-23T05:52
Arrive Ranger
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rhode Island
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kennedale
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Rhode Island
93.6 mi
01h 41m
To Ranger
93.6 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.7 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 254 West: Ranger

    2638 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Loop 254 East

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Loop 254 East

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop 254 East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
77.7 mi · 42%
US 287 North
62.8 mi · 34%
Farm-to-Market Road 833
41.5 mi · 22%
Loop 254 East
3.08 mi · 2%
East FM 833
0.93 mi
West FM 833
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

73.7 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennedale
01h 41m from Rhode Island
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Ranger.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Kennedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Rhode Island and 93.6 miles from Ranger.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.98 one way or $49.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Ranger.

Stop Ideas Near Kennedale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kennedale, 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 Kennedale.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

15 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

36 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

42 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Ranger. Straight-line distance: 150.15 mi (241.65 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Ranger

#2 Ranger

City in Texas, United States

Population2,354
Coordinates32.4698500, -98.6789500
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Ranger (-98.67895, 32.46985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.01 L · about $24.98
Round trip
$49.96
13.22 gal · 50.02 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.98 $49.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.11 $56.21
Premium $4.59 $30.35 $60.69
Diesel $3.99 $26.39 $52.79

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 Ranger. The current time is 05:52:05.

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.