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

The driving distance from Stowell, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.28 mi
03h 36m
Flight
177.8 mi
286.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.8 mi
Kilometers
286.14 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.28 mi
Kilometers
346.46 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM CDT
Return by in Stowell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stowell
2026-04-22T23:31
Arrive Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stowell
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Willis
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Stowell
109.9 mi
01h 48m
To Rhode Island
105.4 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gulfway Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Gulfway Drive

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    27.7 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    910 ft · 19 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North

    2738 ft · 1 min · East Grand Parkway North

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway North

    50.2 mi · 54 min · East Grand Parkway North

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Houston, Dallas

    1706 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    624 ft · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    132.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1426 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stowell 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
132 mi · 61%
East Grand Parkway North
51 mi · 24%
Gulfway Drive
31.3 mi · 15%
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.03 mi · 1%
East FM 833
0.93 mi
Houston
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

132 mi · 02h 17m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
177.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willis
01h 48m from Stowell
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stowell 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 Stowell to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Willis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Stowell and 105.4 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.72 one way or $57.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Stowell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Willis

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Willis, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willis.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

63 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

74 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

76 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

90 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stowell and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 177.8 mi (286.14 km).

Stowell

#1 Stowell

City in Texas

Population1,756
Coordinates29.7899400, -94.3832400
Altitude7
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: Gulfway Drive (-94.383198, 29.789937)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.6 gal
28.76 L · about $28.72
Round trip
$57.44
15.2 gal · 57.52 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 135.1 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.72 $57.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.32 $64.63
Premium $4.59 $34.89 $69.78
Diesel $3.99 $30.35 $60.69

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stowell and Rhode Island. The current time is 23:31:27.

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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.