How far is Sulphur Springs, TX from Rhode Island, TX?

The driving distance from Sulphur Springs, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 115.6 miles (186 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.58 mi
02h 05m
Flight
98.52 mi
158.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.52 mi
Kilometers
158.55 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.58 mi
Kilometers
186.01 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Thu, Oct 15, 11:14 PM CDT
Return by in Sulphur Springs
Fri, Oct 16, 1:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulphur Springs
2026-10-15T21:09
Arrive Rhode Island
Thu, Oct 15, 11:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sulphur Springs
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
Balch Springs
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

From Sulphur Springs
78.4 mi
01h 02m
To Rhode Island
37.2 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur Springs and Rhode Island.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street West

    35 m · 4 sec · Jefferson Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gilmer Street

    77 m · 5 sec · Gilmer Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Gilmer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gilmer Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Broadway Street

    1479 ft · 31 sec · South Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Industrial Drive West

    561 ft · 11 sec · Industrial Drive West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    990 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 635 South

    1043 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    14.1 mi · 15 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 310

    1660 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Central Expressway

    2891 ft · 49 sec · South Central Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South: Houston

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sulphur Springs 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
68.8 mi · 59%
Industrial Drive West
67.6 mi · 58%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
14.1 mi · 12%
Gilmer Street
1.26 mi · 1%
I 635 South
1.08 mi · 1%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

68.8 mi · 01h 10m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Balch Springs
01h 02m from Sulphur Springs
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sulphur Springs and Sunny near Rhode Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sulphur Springs to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Balch Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Sulphur Springs and 37.2 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.66 one way or $31.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sulphur Springs and Sunny near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Balch Springs

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 Balch Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 11.9 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.2 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.8 mi away

Balch Springs City Hall

Balch Springs , TX
Balch Springs, TX 75181
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Transit station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Balch Springs.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

7 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

18 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

66 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur Springs and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 98.52 mi (158.55 km).

Sulphur Springs

#1 Sulphur Springs

City in Texas, USA

Population16,272
Coordinates33.1384500, -95.6010700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Street West (-95.601114, 33.138506)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.44 L · about $15.66
Round trip
$31.33
8.16 gal · 30.88 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $15.66 $31.33
Mid-grade $4.35 $17.74 $35.47
Premium $4.72 $19.27 $38.54
Diesel $5.78 $23.57 $47.13

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sulphur Springs and Rhode Island. The current time is 21:09:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.