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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Timpson, TX is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.05 mi
02h 59m
Flight
107.93 mi
173.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.93 mi
Kilometers
173.69 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.05 mi
Kilometers
214.12 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Timpson
Sun, Apr 19, 7:20 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Sun, Apr 19, 10:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-19T04:20
Arrive Timpson
Sun, Apr 19, 7:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rhode Island
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Jacksonville
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Rhode Island
66.5 mi
01h 29m
To Timpson
66.5 mi
01h 29m

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
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Farm-to-Market Road 27: Fairfield, Wortham

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    55 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Commerce Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Commerce Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 84 West

    27.6 mi · 39 min · US Highway 84 West

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    33.1 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Jackson Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · South Jackson Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North

  16. 16

    Continue on North Dickinson Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Dickinson Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Johnson Drive

    46.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min · East Johnson Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jacob Street

    1244 ft · 26 sec · Jacob Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bear Drive

    118 m · 8 sec · Bear Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ross Graves Drive

    62 m · 4 sec · Ross Graves Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ross Graves Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84 West
60.7 mi · 46%
East Johnson Drive
46.5 mi · 35%
US Highway 69 North
9.52 mi · 7%
North Interstate 45
7.3 mi · 5%
South Jackson Street
2.58 mi · 2%
West Commerce Street
2.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Johnson Drive

Turn left onto East Johnson Drive

46.5 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksonville
01h 29m from Rhode Island
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Rhode Island and 66.5 miles from Timpson.

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

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 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 Timpson.

Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jacksonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

43 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

71 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Longview

78 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

80 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Timpson. Straight-line distance: 107.93 mi (173.69 km).

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#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Timpson

#2 Timpson

City in Shelby County, Texas, United States

Population1,130
Coordinates31.9037800, -94.3952000
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Timpson (-94.3952, 31.90378)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.77 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.45
9.38 gal · 35.54 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.72 $35.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.94 $39.88
Premium $4.59 $21.53 $43.06
Diesel $3.99 $18.73 $37.45

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 Timpson. The current time is 04:20:56.

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.