How far is Rhode Island, TX from Sugar Land, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Sugar Land, TX is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second-largest city in Walker County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Sugar Land.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Sugar Land.
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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
144.3 mi · 2 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West
2869 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway West
1095 ft · 14 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West
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Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
17.8 mi · 20 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South
3069 ft · 40 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, US 59 South: Downtown, Victoria
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South: Victoria
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sugar Creek Boulevard, Dairy Ashford Road
1344 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
564 ft · 11 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Dairy Ashford Road
1674 ft · 39 sec · Dairy Ashford Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 90A
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 90A
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Continue on US Highway 90A
41 m · 9 sec · US Highway 90A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 90A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Sugar Land.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Interstate 45
Merge slight left
144 mi · 02h 31m
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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Land.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Sugar Land?
The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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 90.7 miles from Rhode Island and 90.4 miles from Sugar Land.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.53 one way or $49.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Land.
Stop Ideas Near Huntsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huntsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Sugar Land. Straight-line distance: 155.79 mi (250.72 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 Sugar Land
The fifth most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas.
| Population | 117,875 |
| Coordinates | 29.6196800, -95.6349500 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sugar Land (-95.63495, 29.61968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.53 | $49.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $27.78 | $55.55 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $30.18 | $60.36 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $36.91 | $73.82 |
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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