How far is Rosebud, TX from Rhode Island, TX?

The driving distance from Rosebud, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.75 mi
01h 36m
Flight
67.62 mi
108.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.62 mi
Kilometers
108.82 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.75 mi
Kilometers
136.39 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Wed, May 20, 8:20 PM CDT
Return by in Rosebud
Wed, May 20, 9:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosebud
2026-05-20T18:44
Arrive Rhode Island
Wed, May 20, 8:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rosebud
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Groesbeck
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Rosebud
42.8 mi
00h 48m
To Rhode Island
42 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rosebud and Rhode Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rosebud and Rhode Island.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    4 m · 2 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue C

    626 ft · 14 sec · Avenue C

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 413

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Farm-to-Market Road 413

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 413

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Farm-to-Market Road 413

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 2903

    944 ft · 36 sec · County Road 2903

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 2902

    96 m · 11 sec · County Road 2902

  8. 8

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 413

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 413

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Farm-to-Market Road 413

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 413

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Mignonette Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Mignonette Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South State Highway 14

    7.1 mi · 11 min · South State Highway 14

  12. 12

    Continue on South Preston Street

    2183 ft · 37 sec · South Preston Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 14 South

    8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 14 South

  14. 14

    Continue on South Ellis Street

    3085 ft · 56 sec · South Ellis Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 14 South

    18.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 14 South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West San Saba Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · West San Saba Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 27

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 27

  18. 18

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp sharp right

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  26. 26

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rosebud and Rhode Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 413
28.6 mi · 34%
State Highway 14 South
26.8 mi · 32%
Farm-to-Market Road 27
7.73 mi · 9%
South State Highway 14
7.1 mi · 8%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 1%
South Mignonette Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14 South

Continue on State Highway 14 South

18.8 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
67.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Groesbeck
00h 48m from Rosebud
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rosebud 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 Rosebud to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Groesbeck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Rosebud and 42 miles from Rhode Island.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.30 one way or $22.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rosebud and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Groesbeck

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Groesbeck, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Groesbeck.

BUS

Waco, TX

57 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

83 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

91 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Bryan, TX

96 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosebud and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 67.62 mi (108.82 km).

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#1 Rosebud

Human settlement in Falls County, Texas, United States of America

Population1,344
Coordinates31.0729600, -96.9786000
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-96.978618, 31.072996)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.32 L · about $11.30
Round trip
$22.60
5.98 gal · 22.64 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.30 $22.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.71 $25.43
Premium $4.59 $13.73 $27.45
Diesel $3.99 $11.94 $23.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Rosebud and Rhode Island. The current time is 18:44:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.