How far is Valley Falls, RI from Little Compton, RI?

The driving distance from Valley Falls, RI to Little Compton, RI is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.04 mi
00h 58m
Flight
29.65 mi
47.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.65 mi
Kilometers
47.72 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.04 mi
Kilometers
61.22 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Compton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:04 AM EDT
Return by in Valley Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Falls
2026-04-15T04:05
Arrive Little Compton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley Falls
9:30 PM EDT
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
Warren
RI

Town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States

From Valley Falls
19 mi
00h 29m
To Little Compton
19 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Little Compton Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Wednesday
Using Narragansett as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Falls and Little Compton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls and Little Compton.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    964 ft · 26 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Continue on High Street

    1435 ft · 41 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street

    82 m · 14 sec · Mill Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1561 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Water Street

    1892 ft · 36 sec · Water Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto School Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · School Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Beverage Hill Avenue

    1743 ft · 32 sec · Beverage Hill Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    1128 ft · 19 sec · Prospect Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Pawtucket Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Pawtucket Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1847 ft · 39 sec · Warren Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South County Street

    23 m · 2 sec · South County Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: Fall River

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway

    526 ft · 9 sec · East Providence Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    13.1 mi · 16 min · East Providence Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 79, MA 138: North Tiverton RI

    1244 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 138 South: South Fall River, North Tiverton RI

    127 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Broadway Extension

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broadway Extension

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Road

    12.9 mi · 22 min · Main Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Meeting House Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Meeting House Lane

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Commons

    942 ft · 28 sec · Commons

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South of Commons Road

    1 m · 1 sec · South of Commons Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South of Commons Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Falls and Little Compton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
13.2 mi · 35%
Main Road
12.9 mi · 34%
Pawtucket Avenue
3.71 mi · 10%
Broad Street
1.57 mi · 4%
South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3%
Broadway Extension
1.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

13.1 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 29m from Valley Falls
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Valley Falls and Partly Sunny near Little Compton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valley Falls to Little Compton?

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Valley Falls and 19 miles from Little Compton.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Valley Falls and Partly Sunny near Little Compton.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

15 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

36 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

54 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

60 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley Falls and Little Compton. Straight-line distance: 29.65 mi (47.72 km).

Valley Falls

#1 Valley Falls

City in Kansas, United States

Population11,547
Coordinates41.9067700, -71.3906100
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Little Compton

#2 Little Compton

Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States

Population3,462
Coordinates41.5101000, -71.1711600
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Falls (-71.39061, 41.90677)
End: Little Compton (-71.17116, 41.5101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.08 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.57
2.68 gal · 10.16 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.29 $10.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.97 $11.94
Premium $4.86 $6.51 $13.02
Diesel $6.00 $8.04 $16.07

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 Rhode Island · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Valley Falls and Little Compton. The current time is 04:05:59.

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.