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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Wilmer, TX is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
66.66 mi
01h 10m
Flight
59.68 mi
96.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.68 mi
Kilometers
96.04 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.66 mi
Kilometers
107.28 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmer
Sun, Apr 12, 5:43 PM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Sun, Apr 12, 6:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-12T16:32
Arrive Wilmer
Sun, Apr 12, 5:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Rice
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Rhode Island
33.4 mi
00h 35m
To Wilmer
33.3 mi
00h 35m

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
79°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road

    989 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on South Interstate 45

    1283 ft · 24 sec · South Interstate 45

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Belt Line Road

    2264 ft · 1 min · East Belt Line Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Dallas Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · South Dallas Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Dallas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 833
64.2 mi · 96%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 1%
West FM 833
0.66 mi · 1%
East Belt Line Road
0.43 mi · 1%
South Interstate 45
0.24 mi
Belt Line Road
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Farm-to-Market Road 833

Merge slight left

63.4 mi · 01h 04m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rice
00h 35m from Rhode Island
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Rice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Rhode Island and 33.3 miles from Wilmer.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 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 Wilmer.

Stop Ideas Near Rice

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rice and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Jail
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Old City Jail

Corsicana , TX
207 W 5th Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Corsicana Animal Shelter

Corsicana , TX
617 S 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.0/5 33 reviews City government office,Animal shelter
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

Corsicana Planning & Zoning

Corsicana , TX
200 N 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rice.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

62 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

66 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

84 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Wilmer. Straight-line distance: 59.68 mi (96.04 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Wilmer

#2 Wilmer

City in Texas, United States

Population5,444
Coordinates32.5890200, -96.6852700
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Wilmer (-96.68527, 32.58902)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.9 L · about $8.88
Round trip
$17.76
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $8.88 $17.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.99 $19.98
Premium $4.59 $10.79 $21.58
Diesel $3.99 $9.38 $18.77

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Wilmer. The current time is 16:32:33.

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.