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

The driving distance from Winnie, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 219 miles (352.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.03 mi
03h 21m
Flight
176.12 mi
283.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.12 mi
Kilometers
283.43 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.03 mi
Kilometers
352.49 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 23, 10:59 AM CDT
Return by in Winnie
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winnie
2026-04-23T07:38
Arrive Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 23, 10:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winnie
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Waverly
TX

City in Walker County, Texas, United States

From Winnie
108.9 mi
01h 40m
To Rhode Island
110.1 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gulfway Drive

    91 m · 10 sec · Gulfway Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Gulfway Drive

    2987 ft · 1 min · Gulfway Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    27.7 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    910 ft · 21 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North

    2738 ft · 1 min · East Grand Parkway North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway North

    50.2 mi · 54 min · East Grand Parkway North

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Houston, Dallas

    1706 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    624 ft · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    132.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1426 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winnie 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
132 mi · 60%
East Grand Parkway North
51 mi · 23%
Gulfway Drive
29.3 mi · 13%
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.03 mi · 1%
East FM 833
0.93 mi
Houston
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

132 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
176.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Waverly
01h 40m from Winnie
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winnie 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 Winnie to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 219 miles (352.5 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.9 miles from Winnie and 110.1 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.21 one way or $58.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Winnie and Mostly Cloudy near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near New Waverly

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

71 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

86 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Bryan, TX

86 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Houston, TX

88 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winnie and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 176.12 mi (283.43 km).

Winnie

#1 Winnie

Town in Texas

Population3,254
Coordinates29.8202200, -94.3840800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfway Drive (-94.384192, 29.82022)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.73 gal
29.26 L · about $29.21
Round trip
$58.42
15.46 gal · 58.52 L
Estimated CO2
68.7 kg one way
Round trip: 137.4 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.21 $58.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.87 $65.74
Premium $4.59 $35.49 $70.98
Diesel $3.99 $30.87 $61.73

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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There is no time difference between Winnie and Rhode Island. The current time is 07:38:32.

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.