How far is Richwood, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Richwood, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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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 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Richwood and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richwood and Rhode Island.
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Start on Cedar Drive
1580 ft · 1 min · Cedar Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brazosport Boulevard North
3.7 mi · 6 min · Brazosport Boulevard North
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Continue on South Velasco Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Velasco Street
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Turn left onto Coale Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Coale Road
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Take the ramp right
2750 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
27.2 mi · 32 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on South Freeway
586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway
16.1 mi · 19 min · Brazoria County Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gulf Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway
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Continue on North Freeway
157 mi · 2 hr 46 min · North Freeway
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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 Richwood and Rhode Island.
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 Freeway
Continue on North Freeway
157 mi · 02h 46m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Richwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhode Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richwood to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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 106.6 miles from Richwood and 108.4 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.68 one way or $57.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Richwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near New Waverly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richwood and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 196.83 mi (316.77 km).
#1 Richwood
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,015 |
| Coordinates | 29.0560800, -95.4099400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.68 | $57.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.27 | $64.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.85 | $69.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.31 | $60.61 |
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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