How far is El Paso, TX from Rhode Island, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 706.1 miles (1136.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 602.1 miles (969 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
706.16 mi
10h 30m
Flight
602.1 mi
968.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
602.1 mi
Kilometers
968.99 km
Flight Time
01h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
706.16 mi
Kilometers
1136.45 km
Drive Time
10h 30m

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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 10h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Fri, Oct 16, 7:41 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Fri, Oct 16, 5:12 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-10-15T20:11
Arrive Rhode Island
Fri, Oct 16, 6:41 AM MDT
Route Timing
10h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Coahoma
TX

Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America

From El Paso
352.4 mi
05h 15m
To Rhode Island
353.7 mi
05h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 mph NNE
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Rhode Island.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    40.9 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 83%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 7%
I 45 South
41.5 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 3%
East FM 833
0.93 mi
FM 833
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight left

421 mi · 07h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+104 mi
602.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coahoma
05h 15m from El Paso
Leave By
3:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Paso and Sunny near Rhode Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 706.1 miles (1136.4 km) and usually takes 10h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 352.4 miles from El Paso and 353.7 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 602.1 miles (969 km), while the road route adds roughly 104 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $95.67 one way or $191.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 221.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Rhode Island, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around El Paso and Sunny near Rhode Island.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 602.1 mi (968.99 km).

El Paso

#1 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
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: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.92 gal
94.33 L · about $95.67
Round trip
$191.34
49.84 gal · 188.66 L
Estimated CO2
221.5 kg one way
Round trip: 442.9 kg / 976 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $95.67 $191.34
Mid-grade $4.35 $108.33 $216.65
Premium $4.72 $117.70 $235.39
Diesel $5.78 $143.94 $287.88

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Rhode Island, TX. The current time in El Paso is 20:11:19, although it is 21:11:19 in Rhode Island.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.