How far is Waskom, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Waskom, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Smith County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waskom and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waskom and Rhode Island.
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Start on South Lake Street
32 m · 10 sec · South Lake Street
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Turn left onto West Texas Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Texas Avenue
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Continue on I-20 Frontage Road
123 m · 11 sec · I-20 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 West: Dallas
43.9 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 259 South, SH 31 West: Kilgore, Henderson
1272 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 259 South, SH 31 West: Kilgore, Henderson
777 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on US Highway 259 North
1 km · 42 sec · US Highway 259 North
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 259 Business North
1.3 mi · 1 min · US Highway 259 Business North
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Turn right onto State Highway 31 East
29.1 mi · 34 min · State Highway 31 East
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Continue on Chandler Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway
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Continue on State Highway 31 West
5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West
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Continue on East Highway 31
2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31
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Continue on State Highway 31 East
21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East
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Take the exit left
1392 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dewitt C Greer Loop
5.6 mi · 6 min · Dewitt C Greer Loop
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Turn left onto Mill Run Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Mill Run Road
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Turn right onto FM 753
5.1 mi · 7 min · FM 753
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Turn left onto FM 59
12.6 mi · 22 min · FM 59
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Turn right onto North US Highway 287
6.8 mi · 10 min · North US Highway 287
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Turn left
10.3 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto East FM 833
6.8 mi · 8 min · East FM 833
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Turn left 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 Waskom 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.
I 20 West
Take the ramp left toward I 20 West: Dallas
43.9 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waskom and Mostly Cloudy near Rhode Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waskom to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Tyler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Waskom and 79.3 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waskom and Mostly Cloudy near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Tyler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tyler.
Tyler, TX
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waskom and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 135.05 mi (217.35 km).
#1 Waskom
City in Harrison County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,150 |
| Coordinates | 32.4787600, -94.0596300 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| 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: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.94 | $41.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.56 | $47.11 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.43 | $50.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.12 | $44.24 |
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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