How far is Three Rivers, TX from Rhode Island, TX?

The driving distance from Three Rivers, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 328.2 miles (528.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
328.21 mi
04h 59m
Flight
259.47 mi
417.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.47 mi
Kilometers
417.58 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.21 mi
Kilometers
528.21 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Sun, May 17, 5:36 PM CDT
Return by in Three Rivers
Sun, May 17, 10:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Three Rivers
2026-05-17T12:37
Arrive Rhode Island
Sun, May 17, 5:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Three Rivers
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
Hutto
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From Three Rivers
159.5 mi
02h 29m
To Rhode Island
168.8 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 17 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Three Rivers and Rhode Island.

  1. 1

    Start on South Harborth Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Harborth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  7. 7

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  9. 9

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  10. 10

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1323 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Waco Drive

    1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 31

    16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  23. 23

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 31

    18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Interstate 45

    2406 ft · 51 sec · South Interstate 45

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight left

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 20 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  31. 31

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  34. 34

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Three Rivers and Rhode Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 20%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 18%
State Highway 31
35.8 mi · 11%
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 10%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

64.7 mi · 01h 06m

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.7 mi
259.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hutto
02h 29m from Three Rivers
Leave By
7:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Three Rivers and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rhode Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Three Rivers to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 328.2 miles (528.2 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Hutto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.5 miles from Three Rivers and 168.8 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 7:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.76 one way or $87.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Three Rivers and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Hutto

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

13 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

36 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

64 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

67 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Three Rivers and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 259.47 mi (417.58 km).

Three Rivers

#1 Three Rivers

City in Live Oak County, Texas, United States

Population1,938
Coordinates28.4602700, -98.1825100
Altitude45
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: US 281 (-98.182583, 28.460286)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 528 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.58 gal
43.84 L · about $43.76
Round trip
$87.52
23.16 gal · 87.68 L
Estimated CO2
102.9 kg one way
Round trip: 205.8 kg / 454 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.76 $87.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.24 $98.48
Premium $4.59 $53.16 $106.33
Diesel $3.99 $46.24 $92.48

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Three Rivers and Rhode Island. The current time is 12:37:26.

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.