How far is Rhode Island, TX from El Paso, TX?

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to El Paso, TX is about 706.1 miles (1136.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 602.1 miles (969 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
706.15 mi
11h 54m
Flight
602.1 mi
968.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
602.1 mi
Kilometers
968.99 km
Flight Time
01h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
706.15 mi
Kilometers
1136.44 km
Drive Time
11h 54m

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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 11h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Fri, Oct 16, 7:06 AM MDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Fri, Oct 16, 8:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-10-15T20:11
Arrive El Paso
Fri, Oct 16, 8:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:54 PM to 6:24 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rhode Island
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
Coahoma
TX

Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America

From Rhode Island
352.5 mi
05h 57m
To El Paso
353.6 mi
05h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and El Paso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and El Paso.

  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

    428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and El Paso.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
599 mi · 85%
US 287 North
62.8 mi · 9%
Farm-to-Market Road 833
41.5 mi · 6%
East FM 833
0.93 mi
West FM 833
0.66 mi
East Missouri Avenue
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

429 mi · 07h 09m

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
11h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+104 mi
602.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coahoma
05h 57m from Rhode Island
Leave By
12:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Sunny near El Paso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to El Paso?

The road trip is about 706.1 miles (1136.4 km) and usually takes 11h 54m 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?

Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 352.5 miles from Rhode Island and 353.6 miles from El Paso.

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

The direct path is about 602.1 miles (969 km), while the road route adds roughly 104 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 $95.67 one way or $191.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 221.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rhode Island and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Sunny near El Paso.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 602.1 mi (968.99 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
El Paso

#2 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.92 gal
94.32 L · about $95.67
Round trip
$191.34
49.84 gal · 188.64 L
Estimated CO2
221.5 kg one way
Round trip: 442.9 kg / 976 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $95.67 $191.34
Mid-grade $4.35 $108.33 $216.65
Premium $4.72 $117.70 $235.39
Diesel $5.78 $143.94 $287.88

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rhode Island, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Rhode Island is 20:11:59, although it is 19:11:59 in El Paso.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.