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

The driving distance from Whitesboro, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.64 mi
02h 37m
Flight
133.11 mi
214.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.11 mi
Kilometers
214.22 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.64 mi
Kilometers
260.14 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Sun, May 24, 6:19 PM CDT
Return by in Whitesboro
Sun, May 24, 8:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitesboro
2026-05-24T15:42
Arrive Rhode Island
Sun, May 24, 6:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitesboro
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
Dallas
TX

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

From Whitesboro
80.8 mi
01h 18m
To Rhode Island
80.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Union Street

    45 m · 10 sec · North Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Sherman Drive

    13.9 mi · 17 min · Sherman Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on West Houston Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Houston Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Lamar Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Lamar Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Sam Rayburn Freeway

    757 ft · 21 sec · South Sam Rayburn Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Sam Rayburn Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Collins Freeway

    10.1 mi · 10 min · North Collins Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    44.9 mi · 48 min · North Central Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
79.7 mi · 49%
North Central Expressway
44.9 mi · 28%
Sherman Drive
13.9 mi · 9%
North Collins Freeway
10.1 mi · 6%
South Sam Rayburn Freeway
6.76 mi · 4%
West Houston Street
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

76.3 mi · 01h 18m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
133.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallas
01h 18m from Whitesboro
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Whitesboro and Partly Cloudy near Rhode Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitesboro to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Whitesboro and 80.8 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.54 one way or $43.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Whitesboro and Partly Cloudy near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Dallas

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dallas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 1.7 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 1 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 1 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dallas.

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

1 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

18 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

49 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitesboro and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 133.11 mi (214.22 km).

Whitesboro

#1 Whitesboro

City in Grayson County, Texas, United States

Population4,149
Coordinates33.6562200, -96.9069500
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: North Union Street (-96.906853, 33.656216)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.59 L · about $21.54
Round trip
$43.08
11.4 gal · 43.18 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.54 $43.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.24 $48.47
Premium $4.59 $26.17 $52.34
Diesel $3.99 $22.76 $45.52

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitesboro and Rhode Island. The current time is 15:42:22.

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.