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

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 416.3 miles (670 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 348.9 miles (561.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
416.31 mi
06h 16m
Flight
348.87 mi
561.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
348.87 mi
Kilometers
561.45 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
416.31 mi
Kilometers
669.99 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Fri, Oct 16, 3:27 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Fri, Oct 16, 9:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-10-15T21:11
Arrive Rhode Island
Fri, Oct 16, 3:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 1:46 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
11:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
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
Cisco
TX

City in Eastland County, Texas, United States

From Lubbock
207.8 mi
03h 08m
To Rhode Island
208.5 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph N
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 Lubbock and Rhode Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue Q

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  5. 5

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  7. 7

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    40.9 mi · 41 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 44%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 18%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 12%
I 45 South
41.5 mi · 10%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.4 mi
348.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cisco
03h 08m from Lubbock
Leave By
11:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lubbock 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 Lubbock to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 416.3 miles (670 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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?

Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.8 miles from Lubbock and 208.5 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 348.9 miles (561.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.4 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 $56.39 one way or $112.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lubbock and Sunny near Rhode Island.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 348.87 mi (561.45 km).

Lubbock

#1 Lubbock

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.

Population262,611
Coordinates33.5778600, -101.8551700
Altitude976
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: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 670 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.69 gal
55.61 L · about $56.39
Round trip
$112.79
29.38 gal · 111.22 L
Estimated CO2
130.6 kg one way
Round trip: 261.1 kg / 576 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $56.39 $112.79
Mid-grade $4.35 $63.86 $127.71
Premium $4.72 $69.38 $138.76
Diesel $5.78 $84.85 $169.70

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 Lubbock and Rhode Island. The current time is 21:11:02.

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.