How far is Rhode Island, TX from Rio Vista, TX?

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Rio Vista, TX is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
109.4 mi
02h 10m
Flight
72.92 mi
117.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.92 mi
Kilometers
117.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.4 mi
Kilometers
176.06 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rio Vista
Sun, May 31, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Sun, May 31, 9:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-05-31T05:25
Arrive Rio Vista
Sun, May 31, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Bardwell
TX

City in Ellis County, Texas, United States

From Rhode Island
54.7 mi
01h 05m
To Rio Vista
54.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Rio Vista.

  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

    33.1 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne

    1295 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South US Highway 67

    1 km · 1 min · South US Highway 67

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward US 67 South

    719 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    19.2 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 Business: Cleburne

    2228 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on East US Highway 67

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East US Highway 67

  15. 15

    Continue on East Henderson Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Henderson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on TX 174

    1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 174

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Highway 174

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 174

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Depot Street

    1528 ft · 31 sec · West Depot Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 833
41.5 mi · 38%
US 287 North
33.1 mi · 30%
US 67 South
19.6 mi · 18%
North State Highway 174
4.05 mi · 4%
East Henderson Street
2.91 mi · 3%
North Main Street
2.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Farm-to-Market Road 833

Merge slight left

40.7 mi · 00h 41m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bardwell
01h 05m from Rhode Island
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Sunny near Rio Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Rio Vista?

The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Bardwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Rhode Island and 54.7 miles from Rio Vista.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bardwell

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

58 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Cleburne

65 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Rio Vista. Straight-line distance: 72.92 mi (117.36 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 Rio Vista

City in Johnson County, Texas, United States

Population1,095
Coordinates32.2334800, -97.3744600
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Rio Vista (-97.37446, 32.23348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.61 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.17
7.72 gal · 29.22 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.59 $29.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.41 $32.83
Premium $4.59 $17.72 $35.44
Diesel $3.99 $15.41 $30.83

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Rio Vista. The current time is 05:25:40.

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.