How far is Odessa, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Odessa, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 423.2 miles (681 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 360.1 miles (579.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Eastland County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Odessa and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Odessa and Rhode Island.
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Start on North Grant Avenue
4 m · 7 sec · North Grant Avenue
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Continue on North Grant Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
107 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Midland
720 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
304.1 mi · 5 hr 8 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 Odessa 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
Merge slight left
304 mi · 05h 08m
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Odessa 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 Odessa to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 423.2 miles (681 km) and usually takes 06h 24m 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 211.3 miles from Odessa and 211.9 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 360.1 miles (579.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.1 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 $57.32 one way or $114.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Odessa and Sunny near Rhode Island.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Odessa and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 360.17 mi (579.64 km).
#1 Odessa
The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.
| Population | 125,413 |
| Coordinates | 31.8456800, -102.3676400 |
| Altitude | 884 |
| 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: 681 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $57.32 | $114.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $64.90 | $129.80 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $70.51 | $141.03 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $86.24 | $172.47 |
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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