How far is Merkel, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merkel and Rhode Island is 225.8 miles (363.39 km).
Flight distance from Merkel, TX to Rhode Island, TX is 225.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Merkel to Rhode Island with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merkel, Texas to Rhode Island, Texas is: 269.34 miles (433.46 km) by car.
Driving from Merkel to Rhode Island will take approximately 04 hours 05 minutes.
#1 Merkel
City in Texas
| Population | 2629 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°28'14"N 100°0'46"W |
| Latitude | 32.4706800 |
| Longitude | -100.0128700 |
| Altitude | 570 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rhode Island
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°48'56"N 96°13'53"W |
| Latitude | 31.8154400 |
| Longitude | -96.2313600 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Rhode Island: FM 833 (-96.231403,31.815452)
Estimated Travel Time Between Merkel and Rhode Island
The distance between Merkel and Rhode Island is 433 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 48 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Merkel and Rhode Island. The current time is 06:58:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.98 liters (9.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merkel and Rhode Island.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merkel to Rhode Island is $28.71 (diesel $37.95).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $28.71 | $32.74 | $35.9 | $37.95 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merkel and Rhode Island (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
