How far is Rhode Island, TX from Waelder, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Waelder, TX is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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 55m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Waelder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Waelder.
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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 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West Travis Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Travis Street
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Turn left onto FM 609
19.4 mi · 27 min · FM 609
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Continue straight
2211 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp slight left
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Waelder
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto East Highway 90
1.9 mi · 2 min · East Highway 90
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Continue on North Railroad Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Railroad Street
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Turn right onto North E Avenue
730 ft · 20 sec · North E Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Street
26 m · 4 sec · Northwest 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Waelder.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 leaving Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Waelder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Waelder?
The road trip is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Fairview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Rhode Island and 101 miles from Waelder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.94 one way or $53.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Waelder.
Stop Ideas Near Fairview
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 Fairview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Waelder. Straight-line distance: 159.61 mi (256.86 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 Waelder
City in Gonzales County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 29.6952300, -97.2986000 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waelder (-97.2986, 29.69523)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $26.94 | $53.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.32 | $60.63 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.73 | $65.47 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.47 | $56.94 |
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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