How far is Rhode Island, TX from The Hills, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to The Hills, TX is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and The Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and The Hills.
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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
1990 ft · 56 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 833
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Take the ramp right
2067 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 31: Athens, Waco
1599 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Interstate 45
2149 ft · 50 sec · South Interstate 45
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Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass
5.6 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31
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Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive
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Turn straight onto East Waco Drive
2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive
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Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
40.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RM 620: McNeil Road
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1209 ft · 19 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 45 Frontage Road
56 m · 4 sec · State Highway 45 Frontage Road
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Continue on North Ranch Road 620
1 km · 52 sec · North Ranch Road 620
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 45 Toll West: Lake Creek Parkway
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North
2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 45 North
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Continue on North Ranch Road 620
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ranch Road 620
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Lohmans Crossing Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Lohmans Crossing Road
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Turn left onto Wingreen Loop
1136 ft · 58 sec · Wingreen Loop
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Turn right onto The Hills Drive
96 m · 19 sec · The Hills Drive
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Turn left onto Hedgebrook Way
1122 ft · 54 sec · Hedgebrook Way
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Turn left onto Hedgebrook Cove
45 m · 6 sec · Hedgebrook Cove
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hedgebrook Cove
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and The Hills.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left
40.2 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Mostly Sunny near The Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to The Hills?
The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Lorena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Rhode Island and 92.7 miles from The Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.75 one way or $49.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Rhode Island and Mostly Sunny near The Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Lorena
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 Lorena.
McGregor
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Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and The Hills. Straight-line distance: 145.08 mi (233.48 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 The Hills
Human settlement in Travis County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 30.3479800, -97.9850100 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Hills (-97.98501, 30.34798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.85 | $55.70 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.07 | $60.14 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.15 | $52.31 |
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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