How far is Sam Rayburn, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Sam Rayburn, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 02h 52m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sam Rayburn and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sam Rayburn and Rhode Island.
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Start on the route
65 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Sam Rayburn Parkway
9.3 mi · 13 min · Sam Rayburn Parkway
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Turn slight right
18.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the ramp right
2976 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto United States Highway 69
18.6 mi · 21 min · United States Highway 69
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Continue on East Denman Avenue
3.6 mi · 5 min · East Denman Avenue
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Continue on South Raguet Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Raguet Street
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Continue on North Raguet Street
1359 ft · 27 sec · North Raguet Street
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Continue on Raguet Street
11.7 mi · 12 min · Raguet Street
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Continue straight
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
39 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Houston Avenue
60 m · 6 sec · East Houston Avenue
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
88 m · 9 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue
33.7 mi · 50 min · East Goliad Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
41.7 mi · 42 min
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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 Sam Rayburn and Rhode Island.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Goliad Avenue
Merge slight left
41.7 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sam Rayburn and Mostly Sunny near Rhode Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sam Rayburn to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Hickory Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Sam Rayburn and 72.9 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.20 one way or $40.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sam Rayburn and Mostly Sunny near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Hickory Creek
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 Hickory Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sam Rayburn and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 139.45 mi (224.42 km).
#1 Sam Rayburn
Sam Rayburn is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.0640800, -94.0357500 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| 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: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $3.58 | $20.20 | $40.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $23.09 | $46.18 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $25.22 | $50.44 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $32.05 | $64.09 |
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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