How far is Rhode Island, TX from Taft Southwest (historical), TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Taft Southwest (historical), TX is about 324.9 miles (522.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 23m 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 06h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Taft Southwest (historical).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Taft Southwest (historical).
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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
23.7 mi · 28 min · Alamo Street
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 89: Beeville, Portland
1697 ft · 43 sec
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Take the exit straight
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp left onto State Highway 89
2.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 89
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Continue on US Highway 181
5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1595 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Davis Road
2306 ft · 46 sec · Davis Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Davis Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Taft Southwest (historical).
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
51.1 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Taft Southwest (historical).
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Taft Southwest (historical)?
The road trip is about 324.9 miles (522.9 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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?
La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.7 miles from Rhode Island and 162.2 miles from Taft Southwest (historical).
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 $43.35 one way or $86.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Taft Southwest (historical).
Stop Ideas Near La Grange
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 La Grange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Taft Southwest (historical). Straight-line distance: 274.54 mi (441.83 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 Taft Southwest (historical)
Census designated place
| Population | 1,460 |
| Coordinates | 27.9739100, -97.4030500 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taft Southwest (historical) (-97.40305, 27.97391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 523 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
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 | $43.35 | $86.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.77 | $97.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $52.66 | $105.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $45.80 | $91.60 |
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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