How far is The Hills, TX from Rhode Island, TX?

The driving distance from The Hills, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 176.2 miles (283.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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
176.18 mi
03h 07m
Flight
145.08 mi
233.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.08 mi
Kilometers
233.48 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.18 mi
Kilometers
283.53 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Sat, May 2, 4:06 AM CDT
Return by in The Hills
Sat, May 2, 7:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Hills
2026-05-02T00:58
Arrive Rhode Island
Sat, May 2, 4:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in The Hills
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
Bruceville-Eddy
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From The Hills
93.9 mi
01h 33m
To Rhode Island
82.3 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Hills and Rhode Island.

  1. 1

    Start on Hedgebrook Cove

    45 m · 8 sec · Hedgebrook Cove

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hedgebrook Way

    1122 ft · 51 sec · Hedgebrook Way

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto The Hills Drive

    96 m · 18 sec · The Hills Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wingreen Loop

    1036 ft · 50 sec · Wingreen Loop

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lohmans Crossing Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lohmans Crossing Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ranch Road 620 South

    15.6 mi · 23 min · Ranch Road 620 South

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 45 Toll East

    1292 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 45 North

    7.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 45 North

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Waco

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    80 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive

    1323 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Waco Drive

    1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 31

    16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  18. 18

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 31

    18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Interstate 45

    2406 ft · 51 sec · South Interstate 45

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  29. 29

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between The Hills and Rhode Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
80 mi · 45%
State Highway 31
35.8 mi · 20%
South Interstate 45
20.5 mi · 12%
Ranch Road 620 South
15.6 mi · 9%
State Highway 45 North
7.09 mi · 4%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
5.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

80 mi · 01h 23m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
145.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bruceville-Eddy
01h 33m from The Hills
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving The Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Rhode Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from The Hills to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 176.2 miles (283.5 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Bruceville-Eddy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.9 miles from The Hills and 82.3 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.51 one way or $47.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around The Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Bruceville-Eddy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bruceville-Eddy, 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 Bruceville-Eddy.

RAIL

McGregor

21 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

25 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Waco, TX

30 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Killeen, Texas

50 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Hills and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 145.08 mi (233.48 km).

The Hills

#1 The Hills

Human settlement in Travis County, Texas, United States of America

Population2,456
Coordinates30.3479800, -97.9850100
Altitude249
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: Hedgebrook Cove (-97.984264, 30.34837)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.53 L · about $23.51
Round trip
$47.01
12.44 gal · 47.06 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.51 $47.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.45 $52.89
Premium $4.59 $28.56 $57.11
Diesel $3.99 $24.84 $49.67

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between The Hills and Rhode Island. The current time is 00:58:23.

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.