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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Winnie, TX is about 218 miles (350.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.99 mi
03h 58m
Flight
176.12 mi
283.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.12 mi
Kilometers
283.43 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.99 mi
Kilometers
350.82 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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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 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winnie
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 PM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-23T09:22
Arrive Winnie
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rhode Island
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Waverly
TX

City in Walker County, Texas, United States

From Rhode Island
109.1 mi
01h 59m
To Winnie
108.9 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3263 ft · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 833

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    49 m · 7 sec · North Interstate 45

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    132.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Parkway

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West

    116 m · 9 sec · North Grand Parkway West

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East

    1536 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East

    50.2 mi · 54 min · North Grand Parkway East

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Langston Drive, Old Needlepoint Road

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on East Grand Parkway North

    3019 ft · 1 min · East Grand Parkway North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    1048 ft · 23 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · East Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 73, TX 124: Winnie, Port Arthur

    2059 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 124 South: Winnie

    156 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto State Highway 73

    1083 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 73

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Gulfway Drive

    2375 ft · 50 sec · Gulfway Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gulfway Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Interstate 45
133 mi · 61%
North Grand Parkway East
50.2 mi · 23%
East Freeway
27.9 mi · 13%
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.06 mi · 1%
East FM 833
0.93 mi
West FM 833
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

North Interstate 45

Merge slight left

132 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
176.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Waverly
01h 59m from Rhode Island
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Rhode Island and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winnie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218 miles (350.8 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

New Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Rhode Island and 108.9 miles from Winnie.

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

The direct path is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.06 one way or $58.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rhode Island and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winnie.

Stop Ideas Near New Waverly

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

71 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

86 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Bryan, TX

86 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Houston, TX

88 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Winnie. Straight-line distance: 176.12 mi (283.43 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
Winnie

#2 Winnie

Town in Texas

Population3,254
Coordinates29.8202200, -94.3840800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Winnie (-94.38408, 29.82022)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.69 gal
29.12 L · about $29.06
Round trip
$58.12
15.38 gal · 58.24 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.7 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.06 $58.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.70 $65.40
Premium $4.59 $35.30 $70.61
Diesel $3.99 $30.71 $61.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Winnie. The current time is 09:22:19.

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.