How far is Sour Lake, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Sour Lake, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 189 miles (304.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second-largest city in Walker County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sour Lake and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sour Lake and Rhode Island.
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Start on 5th Street
40.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Houston Street
6.2 mi · 9 min · East Houston Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2872 ft · 52 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto West Southline Street
15.2 mi · 23 min · West Southline Street
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Turn right onto Willis Waukegan Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Willis Waukegan Road
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto South Danville Street
2760 ft · 52 sec · South Danville Street
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Continue on North State Highway 75
2 mi · 3 min · North State Highway 75
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Turn left onto Calvary Road
621 ft · 18 sec · Calvary Road
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Take the ramp right
2656 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
108.4 mi · 1 hr 49 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 Sour Lake and Rhode Island.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Calvary Road
Merge slight left
108 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Sour Lake 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 Sour Lake to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 189 miles (304.1 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Huntsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Sour Lake and 95.3 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 30.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.21 one way or $50.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sour Lake and Mostly Sunny near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Huntsville
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 Huntsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sour Lake and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 158.19 mi (254.58 km).
#1 Sour Lake
City in Hardin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,948 |
| Coordinates | 30.1402100, -94.4110200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.21 | $50.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.36 | $56.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.62 | $61.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.63 | $53.27 |
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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