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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Walker County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
132.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Parkway
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West
116 m · 9 sec · North Grand Parkway West
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East
1536 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East
50.2 mi · 54 min · North Grand Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Langston Drive, Old Needlepoint Road
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on East Grand Parkway North
3019 ft · 1 min · East Grand Parkway North
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Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road
1048 ft · 23 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
27.9 mi · 32 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 73, TX 124: Winnie, Port Arthur
2059 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 124 South: Winnie
156 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 73
1083 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 73
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Turn right onto Gulfway Drive
2375 ft · 50 sec · Gulfway Drive
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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.
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
132 mi · 02h 17m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Waverly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Winnie. Straight-line distance: 176.12 mi (283.43 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 Winnie
Town in Texas
| Population | 3,254 |
| Coordinates | 29.8202200, -94.3840800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winnie (-94.38408, 29.82022)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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