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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Quick Snapshot
Road
487.58 mi
07h 20m
Flight
411.25 mi
661.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
411.25 mi
Kilometers
661.85 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
487.58 mi
Kilometers
784.68 km
Drive Time
07h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 PM CDT
Return by in Muleshoe
Thu, Apr 23, 10:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muleshoe
2026-04-23T07:31
Arrive Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:20 PM to 2:50 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
9:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muleshoe
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
Clyde
TX

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

From Muleshoe
242.3 mi
03h 40m
To Rhode Island
245.3 mi
03h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Street

    20 m · 7 sec · North 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East American Boulevard

    17.8 mi · 18 min · East American Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    42 mi · 44 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue Q

    4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q

  6. 6

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  8. 8

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  9. 9

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  10. 10

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 15 sec · East 15th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  14. 14

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

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  15. 15

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

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    40.9 mi · 41 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  25. 25

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  26. 26

    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.

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 38%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 15%
East American Boulevard
67.7 mi · 14%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 10%
I 45 South
41.5 mi · 9%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 6%
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
07h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.4 mi
411.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
03h 40m from Muleshoe
Leave By
9:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Muleshoe

#1 Muleshoe

City in Texas, USA

Population4,822
Coordinates34.2264700, -102.7238300
Altitude1156
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 1st Street (-102.723764, 34.226431)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 785 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
17.21 gal
65.13 L · about $65.04
Round trip
$130.07
34.42 gal · 130.26 L
Estimated CO2
152.9 kg one way
Round trip: 305.9 kg / 674 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Muleshoe and Rhode Island. The current time is 07:31:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.