How far is Rio Vista, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Rio Vista, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Ellis County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Vista and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Vista and Rhode Island.
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Start on Central Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on East Depot Street
1404 ft · 32 sec · East Depot Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 174
4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 174
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Continue on TX 174
1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 174
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Caddo Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Caddo Street
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Turn right onto East Chambers Street
547 ft · 11 sec · East Chambers Street
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Continue on East Chambers Street
631 ft · 11 sec · East Chambers Street
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Turn straight onto East Henderson Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Henderson Street
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Continue on East US Highway 67
1.2 mi · 2 min · East US Highway 67
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Take the ramp straight toward US 67 North
1588 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on West US Highway 67
19.3 mi · 24 min · West US Highway 67
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287, Spur 73: Ft Worth, Waxahachie
627 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on South US Highway 67
1219 ft · 24 sec · South US Highway 67
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Take the ramp straight toward US 287 South: Waxahachie
2554 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana
3065 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
40.9 mi · 41 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 Vista 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.
I 45 South
Merge slight left
40.9 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Rio Vista 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 Vista to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km) and usually takes 01h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bardwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Rio Vista and 35.4 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.94 one way or $23.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rio Vista and Sunny near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Bardwell
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 Bardwell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Vista and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 72.92 mi (117.36 km).
#1 Rio Vista
City in Johnson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,095 |
| Coordinates | 32.2334800, -97.3744600 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.94 | $23.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.44 | $26.87 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.62 | $25.24 |
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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