How far is Rhode Island, TX from Fort Davis, TX?

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Fort Davis, TX is about 557.1 miles (896.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 460.6 miles (741.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 25m 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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Road
557.12 mi
10h 12m
Flight
460.65 mi
741.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
460.65 mi
Kilometers
741.35 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
557.12 mi
Kilometers
896.59 km
Drive Time
10h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Davis
Tue, May 26, 3:41 PM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Wed, May 27, 1:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-05-26T05:28
Arrive Fort Davis
Tue, May 26, 3:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
10h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:13 PM to 5:43 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
3:34 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
Menard
TX

City in Menard County, Texas, United States

From Rhode Island
278.3 mi
05h 06m
To Fort Davis
278.8 mi
05h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Fort Davis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Fort Davis.

  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

    19.9 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 31: Athens, Waco

    1599 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Interstate 45

    2149 ft · 50 sec · South Interstate 45

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31

  12. 12

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 31

    17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  14. 14

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  15. 15

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Waco Drive

    2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 396

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    130 m · 12 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Valley Mills Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Valley Mills Drive

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1307 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on South Valley Mills Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · South Valley Mills Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the ramp straight

    1381 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on US 84

    1092 ft · 17 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    83.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  29. 29

    Turn left

    2758 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Fisher Street

    1570 ft · 22 sec · Fisher Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    21.3 mi · 32 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Wallace Street

    40.9 mi · 46 min · East Wallace Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Boy Street

    635 ft · 13 sec · Boy Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Bridge Street

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    39 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Blackburn Street

    109 m · 10 sec · Blackburn Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Commerce Street

    84 m · 11 sec · East Commerce Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Menard Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway

  40. 40

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190

  41. 41

    Continue on East US Highway 190

    11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190

  42. 42

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  43. 43

    Turn right onto West US Highway 190

    16.4 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Ranch Road 864

    42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864

  45. 45

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: El Paso

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  46. 46

    Merge slight left

    194.7 mi · 3 hr 3 min

  47. 47

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business Loop, SH 17: Balmorhea, Fort Davis

    1702 ft · 44 sec

  48. 48

    Turn left

    1023 ft · 18 sec

  49. 49

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  50. 50

    Turn left

    30.9 mi · 38 min

  51. 51

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Street

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Fort Davis.

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
52 steps
28 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
195 mi · 35%
US 84
83.4 mi · 15%
Ranch Road 864
42 mi · 8%
East Wallace Street
40.9 mi · 7%
Farm-to-Market Road 833
20.7 mi · 4%
West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

195 mi · 03h 03m

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
10h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.5 mi
460.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menard
05h 06m from Rhode Island
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Davis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Fort Davis?

The road trip is about 557.1 miles (896.6 km) and usually takes 10h 12m 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?

Menard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 278.3 miles from Rhode Island and 278.8 miles from Fort Davis.

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

The direct path is about 460.6 miles (741.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.5 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 $74.30 one way or $148.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 174.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Davis.

Stop Ideas Near Menard

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Menard and the surrounding midpoint area.
Menard City Hall
Practical stop 13.7 mi away

Menard City Hall

Menard , TX
108 E San Saba Ave, Menard, TX 76859
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Sewage disposal service

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Fort Davis. Straight-line distance: 460.65 mi (741.35 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Fort Davis

#2 Fort Davis

Census-designated place (CDP) in Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States

Population1,201
Coordinates30.5882100, -103.8946300
Altitude1491
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Fort Davis (-103.89463, 30.58821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 897 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.66 gal
74.42 L · about $74.30
Round trip
$148.59
39.32 gal · 148.84 L
Estimated CO2
174.7 kg one way
Round trip: 349.4 kg / 770 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $74.30 $148.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $83.59 $167.19
Premium $4.59 $90.26 $180.52
Diesel $3.99 $78.50 $157.00

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Fort Davis. The current time is 05:28:13.

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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.