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

The driving distance from Saginaw, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.13 mi
01h 53m
Flight
97.88 mi
157.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.88 mi
Kilometers
157.53 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.13 mi
Kilometers
185.28 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Thu, Oct 15, 11:02 PM CDT
Return by in Saginaw
Fri, Oct 16, 12:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saginaw
2026-10-15T21:09
Arrive Rhode Island
Thu, Oct 15, 11:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saginaw
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
Ferris
TX

City in Dallas and Ellis counties in Texas, USA

From Saginaw
59.3 mi
00h 56m
To Rhode Island
55.8 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Saginaw Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Saginaw Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Industrial Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Industrial Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Blue Mound Road

    2002 ft · 49 sec · South Blue Mound Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast Loop 820

    652 ft · 13 sec · Northeast Loop 820

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 East

    969 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  10. 10

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

    778 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 49 sec · Continental Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto McKinney Avenue

    1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston

    2537 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  28. 28

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
79.4 mi · 69%
SH 183 TEXpress
15 mi · 13%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 6%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 4%
North Stemmons Freeway
4.01 mi · 3%
East Industrial Avenue
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

76.3 mi · 01h 18m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferris
00h 56m from Saginaw
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saginaw 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 Saginaw to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Ferris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Saginaw and 55.8 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.59 one way or $31.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ferris

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ferris, 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 Ferris.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

29 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

30 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

66 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saginaw and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 97.88 mi (157.53 km).

Saginaw

#1 Saginaw

City in Texas

Population24,860
Coordinates32.8601300, -97.3639100
Altitude222
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: US 287 BUS (-97.36388, 32.860149)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.38 L · about $15.59
Round trip
$31.17
8.12 gal · 30.76 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $15.59 $31.17
Mid-grade $4.35 $17.65 $35.30
Premium $4.72 $19.18 $38.35
Diesel $5.78 $23.45 $46.90

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saginaw and Rhode Island. The current time is 21:09:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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