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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Tyler, TX is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.05 mi
01h 53m
Flight
65.85 mi
105.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.85 mi
Kilometers
105.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.05 mi
Kilometers
130.44 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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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 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyler
Thu, Oct 15, 10:03 PM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Thu, Oct 15, 11:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-10-15T20:10
Arrive Tyler
Thu, Oct 15, 10:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Athens
TX

City in Texas

From Rhode Island
40.5 mi
00h 56m
To Tyler
40.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 161

    3 m · 2 sec · County Road 161

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East FM 833

    6.8 mi · 8 min · East FM 833

  3. 3

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Continue on FM 59

    6.1 mi · 11 min · FM 59

  7. 7

    Turn right onto FM 753

    5.1 mi · 7 min · FM 753

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mill Run Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mill Run Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Dewitt C Greer Loop

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Dewitt C Greer Loop

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1334 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    74 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 31 East

    21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

  13. 13

    Continue on West Highway 31

    2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 31

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West

  15. 15

    Continue on Chandler Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Front Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Front Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue

    1685 ft · 32 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 31 East
21 mi · 26%
East FM 833
6.78 mi · 8%
FM 59
6.05 mi · 7%
Dewitt C Greer Loop
5.83 mi · 7%
State Highway 31 West
5.61 mi · 7%
FM 753
5.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 31 East

Merge slight left onto State Highway 31 East

21 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 56m from Rhode Island
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Sunny near Tyler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Rhode Island and 40.6 miles from Tyler.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.98 one way or $21.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Sunny near Tyler.

Stop Ideas Near Athens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Athens, 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 Athens.

BUS

Tyler, TX

55 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Mineola

61 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

97 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

109 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Tyler. Straight-line distance: 65.85 mi (105.98 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Tyler

#2 Tyler

The most populous city in Smith County, Texas.

Population108,222
Coordinates32.3512600, -95.3010600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Tyler (-95.30106, 32.35126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.83 L · about $10.98
Round trip
$21.96
5.72 gal · 21.66 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $10.98 $21.96
Mid-grade $4.35 $12.43 $24.86
Premium $4.72 $13.51 $27.02
Diesel $5.78 $16.52 $33.04

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Tyler. The current time is 20:10:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.