How far is Fort Davis, TX from Rhode Island, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Davis, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 570.9 miles (918.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 460.6 miles (741.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
570.87 mi
08h 45m
Flight
460.65 mi
741.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
460.65 mi
Kilometers
741.35 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
570.87 mi
Kilometers
918.72 km
Drive Time
08h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Tue, May 26, 1:26 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Davis
Tue, May 26, 10:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Davis
2026-05-26T04:40
Arrive Rhode Island
Tue, May 26, 1:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:45 PM to 4:15 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
6:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Davis
8:00 PM CDT
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
Menard
TX

City in Menard County, Texas, United States

From Fort Davis
278.3 mi
04h 22m
To Rhode Island
292.5 mi
04h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Davis and Rhode Island.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    30.9 mi · 38 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton

    194.6 mi · 3 hr 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett

    1456 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Loop 467

    80 m · 6 sec · Loop 467

  7. 7

    Continue on Loop 467

    905 ft · 11 sec · Loop 467

  8. 8

    Continue on Ranch Road 864

    42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West US Highway 190

    16.4 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Frisco Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Frisco Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East US Highway 190

    11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190

  12. 12

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190

  13. 13

    Continue on Menard Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street

    40 m · 2 sec · Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Church Street

    66 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Boy Street

    635 ft · 8 sec · Boy Street

  20. 20

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    40.9 mi · 47 min · United States Highway 190

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North High Street

    21.3 mi · 32 min · North High Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fisher Street

    1570 ft · 24 sec · Fisher Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    2758 ft · 56 sec · 4th Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right

    83.5 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 298: Franklin Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    79 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward South Valley Mills Drive

    671 ft · 18 sec · South Valley Mills Drive

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    556 ft · 15 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Mills Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Valley Mills Drive

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North

    135 m · 11 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive

    1323 ft · 28 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East Waco Drive

    1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive

  37. 37

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  38. 38

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  39. 39

    Continue on State Highway 31

    16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  40. 40

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass

  41. 41

    Continue on State Highway 31

    18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass

  43. 43

    Turn right onto South Interstate 45

    2406 ft · 51 sec · South Interstate 45

  44. 44

    Take the ramp slight left

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  45. 45

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 20 min

  46. 46

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  47. 47

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  48. 48

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  49. 49

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  50. 50

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  51. 51

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Davis 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
52 steps
27 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
195 mi · 34%
United States Highway 190
59.6 mi · 10%
Ranch Road 864
42 mi · 7%
State Highway 31
35.8 mi · 6%
North High Street
21.3 mi · 4%
South Interstate 45
20.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton

195 mi · 03h 03m

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
08h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+110.3 mi
460.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menard
04h 22m from Fort Davis
Leave By
6:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Davis 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 Fort Davis to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 570.9 miles (918.7 km) and usually takes 08h 45m 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?

Menard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 278.3 miles from Fort Davis and 292.5 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 460.6 miles (741.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.3 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 CDT. 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 $76.11 one way or $152.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 179 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Davis and Sunny near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Menard

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 Menard and the surrounding midpoint area.
Menard City Hall
Practical stop 13.6 mi away

Menard City Hall

Menard , TX
108 E San Saba Ave, Menard, TX 76859
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Sewage disposal service

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Davis and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 460.65 mi (741.35 km).

Fort Davis

#1 Fort Davis

Census-designated place (CDP) in Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States

Population1,201
Coordinates30.5882100, -103.8946300
Altitude1491
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: State Street (-103.894702, 30.588217)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 919 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.14 gal
76.25 L · about $76.11
Round trip
$152.22
40.28 gal · 152.5 L
Estimated CO2
179 kg one way
Round trip: 358 kg / 789 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $76.11 $152.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $85.64 $171.27
Premium $4.59 $92.46 $184.93
Diesel $3.99 $80.42 $160.84

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Davis and Rhode Island. The current time is 04:40:48.

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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.