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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Wheeler, TX is about 403.1 miles (648.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 341.8 miles (550.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
403.15 mi
07h 31m
Flight
341.85 mi
550.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
341.85 mi
Kilometers
550.15 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
403.15 mi
Kilometers
648.8 km
Drive Time
07h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheeler
Tue, May 5, 7:06 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Tue, May 5, 2:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-05-04T23:34
Arrive Wheeler
Tue, May 5, 7:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:32 PM to 3:02 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rhode Island
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Henrietta
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Rhode Island
201.6 mi
03h 45m
To Wheeler
201.5 mi
03h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton

    3139 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  26. 26

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  29. 29

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  31. 31

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  33. 33

    Turn right onto US Highway 83 North

    31 mi · 43 min · US Highway 83 North

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    41 mi · 55 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East Oklahoma Avenue

    120 m · 15 sec · East Oklahoma Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South Sweetwater Street

    19 m · 3 sec · South Sweetwater Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sweetwater Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
37 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
104 mi · 26%
Farm-to-Market Road 833
80.3 mi · 20%
US Highway 83 North
71.9 mi · 18%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 10%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 7%
US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

102 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.3 mi
341.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
03h 45m from Rhode Island
Leave By
8:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Mostly Sunny near Wheeler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 403.1 miles (648.8 km) and usually takes 07h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.6 miles from Rhode Island and 201.5 miles from Wheeler.

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

The direct path is about 341.8 miles (550.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.78 one way or $107.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

100 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Ardmore station

106 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Wheeler. Straight-line distance: 341.85 mi (550.15 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
Wheeler

#2 Wheeler

City in Texas, United States

Population1,456
Coordinates35.4453300, -100.2709600
Altitude764
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Wheeler (-100.27096, 35.44533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 649 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.23 gal
53.85 L · about $53.78
Round trip
$107.55
28.46 gal · 107.7 L
Estimated CO2
126.5 kg one way
Round trip: 252.9 kg / 558 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $53.78 $107.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.51 $121.01
Premium $4.59 $65.33 $130.66
Diesel $3.99 $56.82 $113.64

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Wheeler. The current time is 23:34:55.

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.