How far is Silsbee, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Silsbee, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Walker County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silsbee and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silsbee and Rhode Island.
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Start on North 5th Street
1900 ft · 42 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto West Avenue N
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Avenue N
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Continue on State Highway 327
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 327
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Merge slight left
33.9 mi · 39 min
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Turn left onto West Bluff Street
75.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · West Bluff Street
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Continue on 11th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Interstate 45 North
3074 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North
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Take the ramp straight
68.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Continue straight
20 mi · 20 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 Silsbee and Rhode Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Bluff Street
Turn left onto West Bluff Street
75.1 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Silsbee 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 Silsbee to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.4 miles from Silsbee and 104.3 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.85 one way or $55.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silsbee and Mostly Sunny near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silsbee and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 158.19 mi (254.59 km).
#1 Silsbee
City in Hardin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,610 |
| Coordinates | 30.3491000, -94.1779600 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $3.78 | $27.85 | $55.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.34 | $62.67 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.84 | $67.67 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.43 | $58.86 |
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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