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

The driving distance from Timpson, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 123 miles (197.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.98 mi
02h 12m
Flight
107.93 mi
173.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.93 mi
Kilometers
173.69 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.98 mi
Kilometers
197.91 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Sun, Apr 19, 5:02 AM CDT
Return by in Timpson
Sun, Apr 19, 7:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Timpson
2026-04-19T02:50
Arrive Rhode Island
Sun, Apr 19, 5:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Timpson
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
Jacksonville
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Timpson
66.2 mi
01h 06m
To Rhode Island
56.8 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ross Graves Drive

    62 m · 9 sec · Ross Graves Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bear Drive

    118 m · 9 sec · Bear Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jacob Street

    1244 ft · 28 sec · Jacob Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    3262 ft · 42 sec · North 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    45.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Dickinson Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Dickinson Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North

  8. 8

    Continue on South Jackson Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · South Jackson Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Rusk Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Rusk Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 79 West

    22.9 mi · 26 min · US Highway 79 West

  11. 11

    Continue on East Palestine Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Palestine Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West Oak Street

    11.7 mi · 14 min · West Oak Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    22.7 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on West Commerce Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Commerce Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    3072 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1426 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 79 West
22.9 mi · 19%
West Oak Street
11.7 mi · 10%
US Highway 69 North
9.54 mi · 8%
West Commerce Street
7.86 mi · 6%
East Palestine Avenue
3.47 mi · 3%
South Jackson Street
2.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

45.9 mi · 01h 08m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksonville
01h 06m from Timpson
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Timpson and 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 Timpson to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 123 miles (197.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Timpson and 56.8 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Timpson and Partly Sunny near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville

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

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

43 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

71 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Longview

78 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

80 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Timpson and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 107.93 mi (173.69 km).

Timpson

#1 Timpson

City in Shelby County, Texas, United States

Population1,130
Coordinates31.9037800, -94.3952000
Altitude119
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: Ross Graves Drive (-94.395323, 31.903713)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.43 L · about $16.40
Round trip
$32.80
8.68 gal · 32.86 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.40 $32.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.45 $36.91
Premium $4.59 $19.92 $39.85
Diesel $3.99 $17.33 $34.66

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Timpson and Rhode Island. The current time is 02:50:02.

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.