How far is Rhode Island, TX from Van Vleck, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Van Vleck, TX is about 234.2 miles (376.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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 04h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Van Vleck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Van Vleck.
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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
157.1 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport
2698 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Freeway
1 km · 47 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight right onto South Freeway
1312 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway
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Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
24.6 mi · 28 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 35
2550 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Jimmy Phillips Boulevard
11.3 mi · 17 min · Jimmy Phillips Boulevard
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Continue on East Brazos Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Brazos Avenue
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Turn left onto South 17th Street
2 mi · 4 min · South 17th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
16.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto 4th Street
28 m · 3 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Van Vleck.
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
157 mi · 02h 47m
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Van Vleck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Van Vleck?
The road trip is about 234.2 miles (376.9 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?
Panorama Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Rhode Island and 116.9 miles from Van Vleck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 7:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.21 one way or $62.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Van Vleck.
Stop Ideas Near Panorama Village
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 Panorama Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Van Vleck. Straight-line distance: 194.37 mi (312.81 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 Van Vleck
Census designated place
| Population | 1,844 |
| Coordinates | 29.0177500, -95.8894000 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Vleck (-95.8894, 29.01775)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.21 | $62.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.12 | $70.24 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $37.92 | $75.84 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.98 | $65.96 |
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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