How far is Friona, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Friona, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 490.1 miles (788.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 422.9 miles (680.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Friona and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friona and Rhode Island.
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Start on West 11th Street
956 ft · 24 sec · West 11th Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue straight
24.8 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right
99 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto North 1st Street
1623 ft · 42 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East American Boulevard
17.8 mi · 18 min · East American Boulevard
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Continue straight
8 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
42 mi · 44 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue Q
4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
50.7 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana
3065 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
40.9 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 833
1640 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto North Interstate 45
94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75
16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75
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Turn left onto East FM 833
1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833
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Turn right onto County Road 161
3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Friona and Rhode Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Friona and Mostly Sunny near Rhode Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Friona to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 490.1 miles (788.7 km) and usually takes 07h 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?
Tye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 256.9 miles from Friona and 233.1 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 422.9 miles (680.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.2 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 $65.34 one way or $130.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Friona and Mostly Sunny near Rhode Island.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Friona and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 422.89 mi (680.58 km).
#1 Friona
City in Parmer County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,774 |
| Coordinates | 34.6417300, -102.7241000 |
| Altitude | 1225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rhode Island
Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.8154400, -96.2313600 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 789 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $65.34 | $130.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $73.52 | $147.03 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $79.38 | $158.76 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $69.04 | $138.08 |
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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