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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Shoreacres, TX is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
189.63 mi
03h 32m
Flight
168.13 mi
270.58 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.13 mi
Kilometers
270.58 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.63 mi
Kilometers
305.18 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shoreacres
Sun, Apr 19, 10:49 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-19T07:17
Arrive Shoreacres
Sun, Apr 19, 10:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Huntsville
TX

The second-largest city in Walker County, Texas.

From Rhode Island
94.9 mi
01h 46m
To Shoreacres
94.6 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
Shoreacres Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Sunday
Using La Porte as the closest live forecast in the Harris County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    133.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Loop East

    10.5 mi · 13 min · North Loop East

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte

    3182 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto La Porte Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · La Porte Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Pasadena Freeway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Pasadena Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on La Porte Freeway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · La Porte Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 146 South: La Porte

    2908 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Wharton Weems Boulevard

    1008 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto State Highway 146 South

    1052 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 146 South

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wharton Weems Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wharton Weems Boulevard

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fairfield Avenue

    1749 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Sunrise Drive

    1540 ft · 1 min · Sunrise Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunrise Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Interstate 45
134 mi · 70%
Hardy Toll Road South
21.9 mi · 12%
North Loop East
10.5 mi · 6%
La Porte Freeway
8.9 mi · 5%
Pasadena Freeway
5.07 mi · 3%
TX 146 South
3.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Interstate 45

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 18m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
168.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsville
01h 46m from Rhode Island
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Shoreacres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Huntsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Rhode Island and 94.6 miles from Shoreacres.

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

The direct path is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.28 one way or $50.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rhode Island and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Shoreacres.

Stop Ideas Near Huntsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Huntsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar
Food stop 2.4 mi away

City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar

Huntsville , TX
1421 Sam Houston Ave, Huntsville, TX 77340, United States
Rating 4.3/5 1,088 reviews Restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huntsville.

BUS

Bryan, TX

79 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

84 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

108 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

110 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Shoreacres. Straight-line distance: 168.13 mi (270.58 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Shoreacres

#2 Shoreacres

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population1,578
Coordinates29.6202300, -95.0099300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Shoreacres (-95.00993, 29.62023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.33 L · about $25.28
Round trip
$50.56
13.38 gal · 50.66 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.28 $50.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.45 $56.89
Premium $4.59 $30.71 $61.43
Diesel $3.99 $26.71 $53.43

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Shoreacres. The current time is 07:17:06.

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.