How far is Paducah, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Paducah, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 335.8 miles (540.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Montague County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paducah and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paducah and Rhode Island.
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Start on 9th Street
25 m · 5 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Easley Street
64.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Easley Street
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Continue on College Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · College Drive
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Turn right onto US Highway 287 West
815 ft · 24 sec · US Highway 287 West
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Take the ramp slight left
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway
2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central East Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820
2148 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll
675 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway
1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
778 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn left onto Continental Avenue
1715 ft · 49 sec · Continental Avenue
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Turn left onto McKinney Avenue
1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway
2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston
2537 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
76.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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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 Paducah and Rhode Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Central East Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
96.6 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Paducah and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rhode Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paducah to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 335.8 miles (540.4 km) and usually takes 05h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bowie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170 miles from Paducah and 165.8 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.78 one way or $89.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Paducah and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rhode Island.
Stop Ideas Near Bowie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowie.
Gainesville
Ardmore station
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paducah and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 280.65 mi (451.67 km).
#1 Paducah
Town in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,064 |
| Coordinates | 34.0123000, -100.3020600 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| 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: 540 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $44.78 | $89.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.39 | $100.77 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $54.40 | $108.81 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.32 | $94.63 |
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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