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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Richardson, TX is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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
94.21 mi
01h 41m
Flight
83.49 mi
134.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.49 mi
Kilometers
134.37 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.21 mi
Kilometers
151.62 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richardson
Thu, Oct 15, 9:51 PM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Thu, Oct 15, 11:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-10-15T20:10
Arrive Richardson
Thu, Oct 15, 9:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Ennis
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Rhode Island
47.2 mi
00h 50m
To Richardson
47 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11 mi · 12 min · North Central Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road, Main Street

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Central Expressway

    2886 ft · 57 sec · South Central Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Polk Street

    1559 ft · 48 sec · West Polk Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Greenville Avenue

    100 m · 16 sec · South Greenville Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 833
80.5 mi · 85%
North Central Expressway
11 mi · 12%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 1%
West FM 833
0.66 mi · 1%
South Central Expressway
0.55 mi · 1%
West Polk Street
0.3 mi
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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ennis
00h 50m from Rhode Island
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Sunny near Richardson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Ennis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Rhode Island and 47 miles from Richardson.

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

The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ennis

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

52 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

52 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

53 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

71 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Richardson. Straight-line distance: 83.49 mi (134.37 km).

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#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Richardson

#2 Richardson

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population121,112
Coordinates32.9481800, -96.7297200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Richardson (-96.72972, 32.94818)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.58 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.49
6.64 gal · 25.16 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $12.75 $25.49
Mid-grade $4.35 $14.43 $28.86
Premium $4.72 $15.68 $31.36
Diesel $5.78 $19.18 $38.35

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 Richardson. The current time is 20:10:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.