How far is Sonora, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Sonora, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 314.5 miles (506.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.6 miles (442 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sonora and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sonora and Rhode Island.
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Start on Southeast 3rd Street
33 m · 12 sec · Southeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue
2043 ft · 58 sec · South Crockett Avenue
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Continue on Loop 467
3.6 mi · 4 min · Loop 467
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Continue on Loop 467
905 ft · 11 sec · Loop 467
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Continue on Ranch Road 864
42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West US Highway 190
16.4 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Frisco Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Frisco Avenue
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Turn right onto East US Highway 190
11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190
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Continue on United States Highway 190
18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190
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Continue on Menard Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street
40 m · 2 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
66 m · 6 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
100 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Boy Street
635 ft · 8 sec · Boy Street
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Continue on United States Highway 190
40.9 mi · 47 min · United States Highway 190
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Turn left onto North High Street
21.3 mi · 32 min · North High Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fisher Street
1570 ft · 24 sec · Fisher Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
2758 ft · 56 sec · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
83.5 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 298: Franklin Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
79 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward South Valley Mills Drive
671 ft · 18 sec · South Valley Mills Drive
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Keep slight left
556 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Mills Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Valley Mills Drive
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Turn left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
1.5 km · 2 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
135 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
1323 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn right onto East Waco Drive
1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive
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Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Continue on State Highway 31
16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 31
18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31
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Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass
5.5 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass
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Turn right onto South Interstate 45
2406 ft · 51 sec · South Interstate 45
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Take the ramp slight left
1321 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 833
1640 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto North Interstate 45
94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45
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Turn left
1.3 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 Sonora and Rhode Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
83.5 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sonora and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhode Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sonora to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 314.5 miles (506.1 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?
Goldthwaite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.2 miles from Sonora and 151.2 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.6 miles (442 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 5:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.95 one way or $83.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sonora and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Goldthwaite
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goldthwaite.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sonora and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 274.65 mi (442.01 km).
#1 Sonora
City in Texas
| Population | 2,764 |
| Coordinates | 30.5668500, -100.6434300 |
| Altitude | 649 |
| 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: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 506 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $41.95 | $83.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.20 | $94.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.96 | $101.92 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.32 | $88.64 |
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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