How far is Rhode Island, TX from San Augustine, TX?

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to San Augustine, TX is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.26 mi
03h 25m
Flight
126.52 mi
203.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.52 mi
Kilometers
203.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.26 mi
Kilometers
261.14 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Augustine
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-23T01:01
Arrive San Augustine
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 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
Hickory Creek
TX

Town of the United States

From Rhode Island
81.1 mi
01h 42m
To San Augustine
81.2 mi
01h 42m

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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 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 San Augustine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and San Augustine.

  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

    3263 ft · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 833

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    49 m · 7 sec · North Interstate 45

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Farm-to-Market Road 27: Fairfield, Wortham

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    55 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Commerce Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Commerce Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 84 West

    23.3 mi · 34 min · US Highway 84 West

  13. 13

    Turn right

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    24.8 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Goliad Avenue

    31.4 mi · 34 min · East Goliad Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Continue on North Raguet Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Raguet Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Abney Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Abney Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Abney Avenue

    145 m · 13 sec · Abney Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East Laurel Avenue

    701 ft · 14 sec · East Laurel Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Atkinson Drive

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Atkinson Drive

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 30 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    9.2 mi · 16 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1530 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Liberty Street

    114 m · 12 sec · South Liberty Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Columbia Street

    88 m · 8 sec · Columbia Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Goliad Avenue
43 mi · 27%
Atkinson Drive
41.4 mi · 26%
US Highway 84 West
23.3 mi · 14%
North Interstate 45
7.3 mi · 5%
West Commerce Street
2.19 mi · 1%
North Raguet Street
1.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Goliad Avenue

Turn left onto East Goliad Avenue

31.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
126.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hickory Creek
01h 42m from Rhode Island
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Augustine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to San Augustine?

The road trip is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Hickory Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.1 miles from Rhode Island and 81.2 miles from San Augustine.

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

The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.62 one way or $43.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Augustine.

Stop Ideas Near Hickory Creek

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

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

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Nacogdoches, Texas

70 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
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Tyler, TX

108 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and San Augustine. Straight-line distance: 126.52 mi (203.62 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
San Augustine

#2 San Augustine

Town of the United States

Population1,865
Coordinates31.5299000, -94.1060300
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: San Augustine (-94.10603, 31.5299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.67 L · about $21.62
Round trip
$43.23
11.44 gal · 43.34 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.62 $43.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.32 $48.64
Premium $4.59 $26.26 $52.52
Diesel $3.99 $22.84 $45.68

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and San Augustine. The current time is 01:01:38.

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.