How far is Rhode Island, TX from Sabinal, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Sabinal, TX is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.5 miles (416 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Sabinal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Sabinal.
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Start on County Road 161
3 m · 7 sec · County Road 161
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Turn left onto East FM 833
1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833
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Turn right onto North State Highway 75
16 m · 3 sec · North State Highway 75
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Turn left onto West FM 833
1.1 km · 2 min · West FM 833
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 833
1990 ft · 56 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 833
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Take the ramp right
2067 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 31: Athens, Waco
1599 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Interstate 45
2149 ft · 50 sec · South Interstate 45
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Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass
5.6 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31
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Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive
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Turn straight onto East Waco Drive
2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive
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Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.9 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 410 West, Loop 368 South
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 410 West
1680 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
19.3 mi · 22 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West: Del Rio
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
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Continue on West US Highway 90
25.4 mi · 29 min · West US Highway 90
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Continue on 19th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 West
19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 90 West
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Turn left onto South Center Street
49 m · 3 sec · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Sabinal.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Mostly Sunny near Sabinal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Sabinal?
The road trip is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Round Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Rhode Island and 158.4 miles from Sabinal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.5 miles (416 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.29 one way or $84.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Mostly Sunny near Sabinal.
Stop Ideas Near Round Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Round Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Sabinal. Straight-line distance: 258.48 mi (415.99 km).
#1 Rhode Island
Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.8154400, -96.2313600 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sabinal
City in Uvalde County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,676 |
| Coordinates | 29.3174600, -99.4664400 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sabinal (-99.46644, 29.31746)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $42.29 | $84.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.58 | $95.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $51.37 | $102.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.68 | $89.36 |
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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