How far is Rhode Island, TX from Colorado City, TX?

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Colorado City, TX is about 322.1 miles (518.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274 miles (441 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
322.06 mi
05h 39m
Flight
274.02 mi
441 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.02 mi
Kilometers
441 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.06 mi
Kilometers
518.3 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colorado City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:48 PM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Thu, Apr 16, 6:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-04-16T07:09
Arrive Colorado City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rhode Island
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gordon
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Rhode Island
160.9 mi
02h 49m
To Colorado City
161.2 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Colorado City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Colorado City.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 161

    3 m · 7 sec · County Road 161

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North State Highway 75

    16 m · 3 sec · North State Highway 75

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West FM 833

    1.1 km · 2 min · West FM 833

  5. 5

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 833

    1990 ft · 56 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 833

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2067 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    40.7 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    208.8 mi · 3 hr 32 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Colorado City

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Colorado City.

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
213 mi · 66%
US 287 North
62.8 mi · 20%
Farm-to-Market Road 833
41.5 mi · 13%
I 20 Business West
3.27 mi · 1%
East FM 833
0.93 mi
West FM 833
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

209 mi · 03h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
274 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
02h 49m from Rhode Island
Leave By
5:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Sunny near Colorado City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Colorado City?

The road trip is about 322.1 miles (518.3 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.9 miles from Rhode Island and 161.2 miles from Colorado City.

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

The direct path is about 274 miles (441 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 5:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.93 one way or $85.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gordon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gordon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gordon.

RAIL

Cleburne

95 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

100 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Colorado City. Straight-line distance: 274.02 mi (441 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Colorado City

#2 Colorado City

City in Mitchell County, Texas

Population3,857
Coordinates32.3881700, -100.8645600
Altitude630
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Colorado City (-100.86456, 32.38817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 518 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.36 gal
43.02 L · about $42.93
Round trip
$85.86
22.72 gal · 86.04 L
Estimated CO2
101 kg one way
Round trip: 201.9 kg / 445 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.93 $85.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.30 $96.61
Premium $4.59 $52.15 $104.31
Diesel $3.99 $45.36 $90.72

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Colorado City. The current time is 07:09:28.

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.