How far is Valley Mills, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Valley Mills, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Hill County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Mills and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Mills and Rhode Island.
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Start on North 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right
18.2 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Steinbeck Bend Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · Steinbeck Bend Drive
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Turn left onto Lake Shore Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on Industrial Boulevard
3264 ft · 1 min · Industrial Boulevard
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Continue on North Loop 340
1 mi · 2 min · North Loop 340
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84, To TX 31: Mexia, Corsicana
1717 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Bellmead Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bellmead Drive
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Continue on State Highway 31
16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 31
18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31
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Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass
5.5 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass
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Turn right onto South Interstate 45
2406 ft · 51 sec · South Interstate 45
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Take the ramp slight left
1321 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 833
1640 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto North Interstate 45
94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75
16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75
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Turn left onto East FM 833
1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833
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Turn right onto County Road 161
3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Mills and Rhode Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Interstate 45
Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valley Mills and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhode Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Mills to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Hubbard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Valley Mills and 34.4 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.30 one way or $22.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Valley Mills and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Hubbard
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Mills and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 73.71 mi (118.62 km).
#1 Valley Mills
City in Bosque County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,171 |
| Coordinates | 31.6593300, -97.4722400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rhode Island
Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.8154400, -96.2313600 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.71 | $25.43 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $13.73 | $27.45 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $11.94 | $23.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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