How far is West Tawakoni, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from West Tawakoni, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Ellis County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Tawakoni and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Tawakoni and Rhode Island.
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Start on the route
27 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Lake Country Road
1659 ft · 1 min · Lake Country Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Rabbit Cove Road
2892 ft · 1 min · East Rabbit Cove Road
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Turn right onto Mays Lane
1 mi · 3 min · Mays Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 276
2934 ft · 50 sec · West State Highway 276
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Continue on East Quinlan Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · East Quinlan Parkway
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Turn left onto South State Highway 34
15.5 mi · 23 min · South State Highway 34
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Continue on South Virginia Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Virginia Street
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Continue on State Highway 34 South
9.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 34 South
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Continue on Terrell Highway
2832 ft · 50 sec · Terrell Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 34
27.1 mi · 41 min · South State Highway 34
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Turn left onto South Interstate 45
864 ft · 17 sec · South Interstate 45
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 South
808 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
44.7 mi · 45 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 West Tawakoni 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 45 South
Merge slight left
44.7 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Tawakoni and Mostly Sunny near Rhode Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Tawakoni to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from West Tawakoni and 49.3 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.79 one way or $27.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Tawakoni and Mostly Sunny near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Alma
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 Alma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Tawakoni and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 75.43 mi (121.39 km).
#1 West Tawakoni
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,994 |
| Coordinates | 32.8937300, -96.0294100 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.79 | $27.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $16.76 | $33.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $14.57 | $29.15 |
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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