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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to West, TX is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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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
77.12 mi
01h 28m
Flight
50.52 mi
81.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.52 mi
Kilometers
81.31 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.12 mi
Kilometers
124.12 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West
Sun, Apr 12, 4:39 PM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Sun, Apr 12, 6:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-12T15:11
Arrive West
Sun, Apr 12, 4:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Dawson
TX

Town of the United States

From Rhode Island
38.6 mi
00h 44m
To West
38.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1990 ft · 56 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 833

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2067 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 31: Athens, Waco

    1599 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Interstate 45

    2149 ft · 50 sec · South Interstate 45

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31

  12. 12

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 31

    11.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 31

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Heritage Parkway

    12 mi · 17 min · Heritage Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Oak Street

    2011 ft · 45 sec · East Oak Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 833
20.7 mi · 27%
West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 24%
Heritage Parkway
12 mi · 16%
State Highway 31
11.8 mi · 15%
Corsicana Bypass
5.61 mi · 7%
Hubbard Bypass
5.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Farm-to-Market Road 833

Merge slight left

19.9 mi · 00h 20m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson
00h 44m from Rhode Island
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rhode Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Dawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Rhode Island and 38.5 miles from West.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.28 one way or $20.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rhode Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West.

Stop Ideas Near Dawson

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

55 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Cleburne

81 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

82 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Union Station

98 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and West. Straight-line distance: 50.52 mi (81.31 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
West

#2 West

City in McLennan County, Texas

Population2,969
Coordinates31.8023800, -97.0916700
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: West (-97.09167, 31.80238)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.3 L · about $10.28
Round trip
$20.56
5.44 gal · 20.6 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.28 $20.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.57 $23.13
Premium $4.59 $12.49 $24.98
Diesel $3.99 $10.86 $21.72

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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There is no time difference between Rhode Island and West. The current time is 15:11:04.

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.