How far is Rio Grande City, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Rio Grande City, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 503.1 miles (809.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 406.7 miles (654.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 51m.
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.
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Grande City and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Grande City and Rhode Island.
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Start on North Britton Avenue
10 m · 7 sec · North Britton Avenue
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2666 ft · 37 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on United States Highway 83
7.7 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 83
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Continue on East Grant Street
4.7 mi · 6 min · East Grant Street
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Turn slight right onto Garcia Street
12.6 mi · 14 min · Garcia Street
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Continue on United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83
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Continue on North US Highway 83
14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83
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Continue on South Zapata Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway
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Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue
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Turn left onto Guadalupe Street
1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street
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Continue on Houston Street
1856 ft · 48 sec · Houston Street
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Turn right onto San Dario Avenue
85 m · 6 sec · San Dario Avenue
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
1323 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn right onto East Waco Drive
1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive
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Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Continue on State Highway 31
16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 31
18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31
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Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass
5.5 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass
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Turn right onto South Interstate 45
2406 ft · 51 sec · South Interstate 45
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Take the ramp slight left
1321 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 833
1640 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto North Interstate 45
94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45
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Turn left
1.3 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 Rio Grande City and Rhode Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 02h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Rio Grande City and Sunny near Rhode Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Grande City to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 503.1 miles (809.7 km) and usually takes 07h 51m 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?
San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 257.9 miles from Rio Grande City and 245.2 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 406.7 miles (654.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.4 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 CDT. 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 $68.14 one way or $136.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rio Grande City and Sunny near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near San Antonio
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Converse City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Antonio.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Grande City and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 406.75 mi (654.6 km).
#1 Rio Grande City
City in Starr County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14,511 |
| Coordinates | 26.3797900, -98.8203000 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 810 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $68.14 | $136.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $77.16 | $154.32 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $83.83 | $167.67 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $102.52 | $205.05 |
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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