How far is Rhode Island, TX from West Orange, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to West Orange, TX is about 248.4 miles (399.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and West Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and West Orange.
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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
88.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Texas 30, US 190 East: 11th Street
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto 11th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · 11th Street
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Continue on Phelps Drive
67.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Phelps Drive
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Continue on US Highway 190 West
7.8 mi · 9 min · US Highway 190 West
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Turn right onto South Magnolia Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
42.5 mi · 48 min · US Highway 69 South
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles
3013 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lake Charles
19.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Business: Pinehurst
963 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road
2848 ft · 57 sec · West I-10 Service Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Park Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue
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Continue on Strickland Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Strickland Drive
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Turn left onto Macarthur Drive
3177 ft · 1 min · Macarthur Drive
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1288 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Avenue
588 ft · 18 sec · South Avenue
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Turn right onto Dayton Street
2454 ft · 1 min · Dayton Street
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
2224 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Irving Street
571 ft · 16 sec · Irving Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Irving Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and West Orange.
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
88.3 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rhode Island and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to West Orange?
The road trip is about 248.4 miles (399.8 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Onalaska is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.3 miles from Rhode Island and 124.1 miles from West Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.14 one way or $66.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rhode Island and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Onalaska
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 Onalaska.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and West Orange. Straight-line distance: 189.24 mi (304.56 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 West Orange
City in Orange County, Texas, USA
| Population | 3,168 |
| Coordinates | 30.0821500, -93.7582200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Orange (-93.75822, 30.08215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.14 | $66.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.29 | $74.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $40.26 | $80.53 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $35.02 | $70.04 |
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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