How far is Muleshoe, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Muleshoe, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 487.6 miles (784.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 411.2 miles (661.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 40m 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 20m.
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 Callahan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Muleshoe and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muleshoe and Rhode Island.
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Start on North 1st Street
20 m · 7 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 · 15 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 Muleshoe 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Muleshoe and Mostly Cloudy near Rhode Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Muleshoe to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 487.6 miles (784.7 km) and usually takes 07h 20m 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?
Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 242.3 miles from Muleshoe and 245.3 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 411.2 miles (661.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.4 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 $65.04 one way or $130.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Muleshoe and Mostly Cloudy near Rhode Island.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muleshoe and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 411.25 mi (661.85 km).
#1 Muleshoe
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 4,822 |
| Coordinates | 34.2264700, -102.7238300 |
| Altitude | 1156 |
| 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: 785 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $65.04 | $130.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $73.18 | $146.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $79.01 | $158.02 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $68.72 | $137.44 |
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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