How far is Rhode Island, TX from San Benito, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to San Benito, TX is about 461.6 miles (742.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 401.7 miles (646.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and San Benito.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and San Benito.
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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
3263 ft · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 833
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Turn left onto North Interstate 45
49 m · 7 sec · North Interstate 45
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Take the ramp left
1777 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Buffalo, Jewett
1527 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto North Craig Street
3215 ft · 1 min · North Craig Street
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Turn right onto West Commerce Street
1210 ft · 16 sec · West Commerce Street
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Continue on Main Street
51.1 mi · 58 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
11.2 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right toward TX OSR
1377 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on South State Highway 6
1334 ft · 37 sec · South State Highway 6
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Turn right onto West Old San Antonio Road
8 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road
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Turn right
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right
874 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto United States Highway 77
26.9 mi · 31 min · United States Highway 77
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on South US Highway 77
24.7 mi · 28 min · South US Highway 77
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Continue on US 77
6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77
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Continue on United States Highway 77
1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77
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Continue on North Texana Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1409 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on Fairwinds Street
2010 ft · 29 sec · Fairwinds Street
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Turn left onto United States Highway 77
39.9 mi · 45 min · United States Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right
85 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
123 m · 8 sec · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
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Take the ramp straight
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
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Continue on Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2991 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
52 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 77 South
34 mi · 39 min · US Highway 77 South
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Turn straight onto Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
538 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
36.4 mi · 39 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 345, FM 2520: Sam Houston Boulevard, McCulloch Street
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto West Expressway 83
861 ft · 25 sec · West Expressway 83
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Turn left onto South Sam Houston Boulevard
2955 ft · 1 min · South Sam Houston Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Stenger Street
4 m · 1 sec · East Stenger Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Stenger Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and San Benito.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
U.S. Highway 77
Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
61.3 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Sunny near San Benito.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to San Benito?
The road trip is about 461.6 miles (742.8 km) and usually takes 08h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Inez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 231.2 miles from Rhode Island and 230.5 miles from San Benito.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 401.7 miles (646.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.54 one way or $125.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Sunny near San Benito.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and San Benito. Straight-line distance: 401.65 mi (646.39 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 San Benito
In Cameron County, Texas, USA, San Benito is a town.
| Population | 24,085 |
| Coordinates | 26.1325800, -97.6311000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Benito (-97.6311, 26.13258)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 743 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 45m |
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 | $3.84 | $62.54 | $125.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $70.81 | $141.63 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $76.94 | $153.88 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $94.09 | $188.18 |
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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