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

The driving distance from Shoreacres, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
190.08 mi
02h 57m
Flight
168.13 mi
270.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.13 mi
Kilometers
270.58 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.08 mi
Kilometers
305.9 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Sun, Apr 19, 8:55 AM CDT
Return by in Shoreacres
Sun, Apr 19, 11:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shoreacres
2026-04-19T05:57
Arrive Rhode Island
Sun, Apr 19, 8:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shoreacres
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
Huntsville
TX

The second-largest city in Walker County, Texas.

From Shoreacres
94.7 mi
01h 28m
To Rhode Island
95.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Shoreacres Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Sunday
Using La Porte as the closest live forecast in the Harris County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sunrise Drive

    1540 ft · 1 min · Sunrise Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fairfield Avenue

    1749 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wharton Weems Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Wharton Weems Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 146 North

    1032 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 146 North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 146 North

    899 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 225 West: Pasadena, Houston

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on La Porte Freeway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · La Porte Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Pasadena Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Pasadena Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on La Porte Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · La Porte Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 610 North

    2735 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East Loop South

    10.7 mi · 13 min · East Loop South

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road North

    3219 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Hardy Toll Road

    21.8 mi · 25 min · Hardy Toll Road

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    133.3 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1426 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hardy Toll Road
155 mi · 82%
East Loop South
10.7 mi · 6%
La Porte Freeway
8.69 mi · 5%
Pasadena Freeway
5.18 mi · 3%
TX 146 North
3.03 mi · 2%
East FM 833
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

Hardy Toll Road

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
168.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsville
01h 28m from Shoreacres
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Shoreacres and Partly Sunny near Rhode Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shoreacres to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Huntsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.7 miles from Shoreacres and 95.4 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.36 one way or $50.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Shoreacres and Partly Sunny near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Huntsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Huntsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar
Food stop 2.5 mi away

City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar

Huntsville , TX
1421 Sam Houston Ave, Huntsville, TX 77340, United States
Rating 4.3/5 1,088 reviews Restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

79 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

84 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

108 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

110 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shoreacres and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 168.13 mi (270.58 km).

Shoreacres

#1 Shoreacres

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population1,578
Coordinates29.6202300, -95.0099300
Altitude3
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: Shore Acres Boulevard (-95.009914, 29.620189)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.71 gal
25.39 L · about $25.36
Round trip
$50.71
13.42 gal · 50.78 L
Estimated CO2
59.6 kg one way
Round trip: 119.3 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.36 $50.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.53 $57.06
Premium $4.59 $30.81 $61.61
Diesel $3.99 $26.79 $53.59

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Shoreacres and Rhode Island. The current time is 05:57:26.

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.