How far is Rhode Island, TX from Fort Hancock, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Fort Hancock, TX is about 653.4 miles (1051.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 566.9 miles (912.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 56m 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 10h 58m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Mitchell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Fort Hancock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Fort Hancock.
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Start on County Road 161
3 m · 7 sec · County Road 161
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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 North State Highway 75
16 m · 3 sec · North State Highway 75
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Turn left onto West FM 833
1.1 km · 2 min · West FM 833
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 833
1990 ft · 56 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 833
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Take the ramp right
2067 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
40.7 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
113.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 148: Fort Hancock
1439 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Knox Avenue
3230 ft · 1 min · Knox Avenue
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Turn left onto East Tomasini Street
24 m · 6 sec · East Tomasini Street
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Turn right onto Knox Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Knox Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Knox Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Fort Hancock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Rhode Island and Mostly Sunny near Fort Hancock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Fort Hancock?
The road trip is about 653.4 miles (1051.6 km) and usually takes 10h 58m 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?
Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 326.4 miles from Rhode Island and 327.1 miles from Fort Hancock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 566.9 miles (912.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.5 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 $87.14 one way or $174.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 204.9 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 Fort Hancock, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rhode Island and Mostly Sunny near Fort Hancock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Fort Hancock. Straight-line distance: 566.96 mi (912.44 km).
#1 Rhode Island
Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.8154400, -96.2313600 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Hancock
Census designated place
| Population | 1,750 |
| Coordinates | 31.2984600, -105.8452500 |
| Altitude | 1091 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Hancock (-105.84525, 31.29846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1052 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 09m |
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 | $87.14 | $174.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $98.05 | $196.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $105.87 | $211.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $92.08 | $184.16 |
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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