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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Rowlett, TX is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
95.91 mi
01h 45m
Flight
77.6 mi
124.89 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.6 mi
Kilometers
124.89 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.91 mi
Kilometers
154.35 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rowlett
Thu, Oct 15, 9:56 PM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Thu, Oct 15, 11:42 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 Rowlett
Thu, Oct 15, 9:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
48 mi
00h 52m
To Rowlett
47.9 mi
00h 52m

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 Rowlett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport

    1922 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas

    1298 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on President George Bush Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 2 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 66: Main Street, Lakeview Parkway

    1906 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway

    2472 ft · 58 sec · President George Bush Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2248 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    42 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    79 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Rowlett Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Rowlett Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rowlett Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 833
70.1 mi · 73%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
14.7 mi · 15%
I 30 East
4.64 mi · 5%
President George Bush Turnpike
1.79 mi · 2%
PGBT
1.14 mi · 1%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Farm-to-Market Road 833

Merge slight left

69.3 mi · 01h 10m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
77.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ennis
00h 52m from Rhode Island
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Sunny near Rowlett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 48 miles from Rhode Island and 47.9 miles from Rowlett.

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

The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.98 one way or $25.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Rowlett. Straight-line distance: 77.6 mi (124.89 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
Rowlett

#2 Rowlett

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population68,388
Coordinates32.9029000, -96.5638800
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Rowlett (-96.56388, 32.9029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.81 L · about $12.98
Round trip
$25.95
6.76 gal · 25.62 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $12.98 $25.95
Mid-grade $4.35 $14.69 $29.39
Premium $4.72 $15.96 $31.93
Diesel $5.78 $19.52 $39.05

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Rowlett. The current time is 20:10:40.

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.