How far is Ricardo, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Ricardo, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 366.5 miles (589.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 318.8 miles (513 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Fayette County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ricardo and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ricardo and Rhode Island.
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Start on Farm to Market Road 1118
40 m · 10 sec · Farm to Market Road 1118
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the ramp slight left
1462 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
10 mi · 11 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
148 m · 18 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto County Road 10
1 mi · 4 min · County Road 10
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Turn left onto County Road 79
4 mi · 16 min · County Road 79
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Turn left onto County Road 18
848 ft · 44 sec · County Road 18
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Turn sharp right
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp straight
2351 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass
2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
13.2 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
141 m · 5 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria
37.6 mi · 44 min
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Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 77 South
1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 77 South
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Take the exit left
2026 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
2790 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Navarro Street
40.1 mi · 46 min · North Navarro Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street
2010 ft · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
1366 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Texana Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street
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Continue on United States Highway 77
1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77
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Continue on US 77
6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77
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Continue on United States Highway 77
24.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on North US Highway 77
17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77
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Continue on South Main Street
9.5 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit right
57 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1152 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 21
36.6 mi · 40 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto West Old San Antonio Road
8.1 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road
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Take the ramp left
1575 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto South State Highway 6
11.4 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on South Market Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6
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Keep slight left
51.1 mi · 58 min
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Turn left
1904 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 833
1426 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
1 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75
16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75
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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 County Road 161
3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ricardo and Rhode Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North State Highway 6
Keep slight left
51.1 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ricardo and Partly Sunny near Rhode Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ricardo to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 366.5 miles (589.9 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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?
Schulenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.3 miles from Ricardo and 182.2 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 318.8 miles (513 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. 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 $46.30 one way or $92.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ricardo and Partly Sunny near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Schulenburg
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 Schulenburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ricardo and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 318.79 mi (513.04 km).
#1 Ricardo
Ricardo is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.4214300, -97.8511100 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rhode Island
Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.8154400, -96.2313600 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 590 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 34m |
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 | $3.58 | $46.30 | $92.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $52.94 | $105.87 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $57.82 | $115.65 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $73.47 | $146.94 |
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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