How far is San Juan, TX from Rhode Island, TX?

The driving distance from San Juan, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 493 miles (793.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 405.7 miles (652.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
493 mi
07h 38m
Flight
405.72 mi
652.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
405.72 mi
Kilometers
652.94 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
493 mi
Kilometers
793.41 km
Drive Time
07h 38m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Fri, Oct 16, 4:47 AM CDT
Return by in San Juan
Fri, Oct 16, 12:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Juan
2026-10-15T21:09
Arrive Rhode Island
Fri, Oct 16, 4:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:39 PM to 3:09 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Juan
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Nixon
TX

37th President of the United States of America (1913-1994)

From San Juan
240.9 mi
03h 49m
To Rhode Island
252.1 mi
03h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph ESE
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 San Juan and Rhode Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Juan and Rhode Island.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    54 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    47 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    55 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Nebraska Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Nebraska Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Frontage Road

    652 ft · 13 sec · Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  18. 18

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  20. 20

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  21. 21

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  22. 22

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive

    1323 ft · 28 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Waco Drive

    1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive

  31. 31

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 31

    16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  34. 34

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 31

    18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass

  37. 37

    Turn right onto South Interstate 45

    2406 ft · 51 sec · South Interstate 45

  38. 38

    Take the ramp slight left

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 20 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  41. 41

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  42. 42

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  43. 43

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  44. 44

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  45. 45

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
46 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
150 mi · 30%
Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 13%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 12%
State Highway 31
35.8 mi · 7%
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.3 mi
405.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nixon
03h 49m from San Juan
Leave By
8:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Juan 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 San Juan to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 493 miles (793.4 km) and usually takes 07h 38m 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?

Nixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 240.9 miles from San Juan and 252.1 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 405.7 miles (652.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.3 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 $66.80 one way or $133.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Juan and Sunny near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Nixon

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

70 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

71 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

111 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Juan and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 405.72 mi (652.94 km).

San Juan

#1 San Juan

In Hidalgo County, Texas, San Juan is a city.

Population37,034
Coordinates26.1892400, -98.1552900
Altitude33
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: South Nebraska Avenue (-98.155527, 26.189272)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 793 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.4 gal
65.85 L · about $66.80
Round trip
$133.60
34.8 gal · 131.7 L
Estimated CO2
154.6 kg one way
Round trip: 309.3 kg / 682 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $66.80 $133.60
Mid-grade $4.35 $75.64 $151.28
Premium $4.72 $82.18 $164.36
Diesel $5.78 $100.50 $201.00

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 San Juan and Rhode Island. The current time is 21:09:08.

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.