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

The driving distance from Somerville, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.81 mi
02h 06m
Flight
103.04 mi
165.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.04 mi
Kilometers
165.82 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.81 mi
Kilometers
197.65 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Mon, May 4, 8:46 PM CDT
Return by in Somerville
Mon, May 4, 10:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-05-04T18:40
Arrive Rhode Island
Mon, May 4, 8:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerville
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
Franklin
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From Somerville
65.3 mi
01h 03m
To Rhode Island
57.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue A

    49 m · 12 sec · Avenue A

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 8th

    61 m · 8 sec · East 8th

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 36 South

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 36 South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 60 East

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Farm to Market Road 60 East

  5. 5

    Continue on Raymond Stotzer Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Raymond Stotzer Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward FM 2818

    1809 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Harvey Mitchell Parkway South

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Harvey Mitchell Parkway South

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Harvey Mitchell Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · North Harvey Mitchell Parkway

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway

    140 m · 9 sec · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1399 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North State Highway 6

    13.6 mi · 15 min · North State Highway 6

  12. 12

    Continue on South Market Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    51.1 mi · 58 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1904 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 27 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 Somerville 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Highway 6
92.1 mi · 75%
Farm to Market Road 60 East
15.2 mi · 12%
North Harvey Mitchell Parkway
7.43 mi · 6%
Raymond Stotzer Parkway
4.66 mi · 4%
State Highway 36 South
3.26 mi · 3%
Harvey Mitchell Parkway South
2.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North State Highway 6

Keep slight left

51.1 mi · 00h 58m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 03m from Somerville
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Somerville 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 Somerville to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Somerville and 57.5 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.36 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerville and Mostly Sunny near Rhode Island.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 103.04 mi (165.82 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

City in Texas, United States

Population1,443
Coordinates30.3460400, -96.5283000
Altitude76
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: Avenue A (-96.528116, 30.346165)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.4 L · about $16.36
Round trip
$32.73
8.66 gal · 32.8 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.36 $32.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.41 $36.82
Premium $4.59 $19.88 $39.76
Diesel $3.99 $17.29 $34.58

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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There is no time difference between Somerville and Rhode Island. The current time is 18:40:05.

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.