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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.72 mi
03h 51m
Flight
158.19 mi
254.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.19 mi
Kilometers
254.59 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.72 mi
Kilometers
335.91 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00 AM CDT
Return by in Silsbee
Sat, Jun 27, 1:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silsbee
2026-06-27T06:09
Arrive Rhode Island
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silsbee
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Riverside
TX

City in Walker County, Texas, United States

From Silsbee
104.4 mi
01h 55m
To Rhode Island
104.3 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Jun 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Jun 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North 5th Street

    1900 ft · 42 sec · North 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Avenue N

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Avenue N

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 327

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 327

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    33.9 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Bluff Street

    75.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · West Bluff Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 11th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 11th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North

    3074 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    68.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    20 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1426 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate 45 North
89.2 mi · 43%
West Bluff Street
75.1 mi · 36%
State Highway 327
38.7 mi · 19%
11th Street
1.74 mi · 1%
West Avenue N
1.4 mi · 1%
East FM 833
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
158.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
01h 55m from Silsbee
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Riverside and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar
Food stop 10.8 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 Riverside.

BUS

Bryan, TX

95 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

103 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

112 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silsbee and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 158.19 mi (254.59 km).

Silsbee

#1 Silsbee

City in Hardin County, Texas, United States

Population6,610
Coordinates30.3491000, -94.1779600
Altitude25
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: Silsbee (-94.17796, 30.3491)
End: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.88 L · about $27.85
Round trip
$55.70
14.74 gal · 55.76 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Jun 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Silsbee and Rhode Island. The current time is 06:09:51.

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.