How far is Rhode Island, TX from Friona, TX?

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Friona, TX is about 514.3 miles (827.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 422.9 miles (680.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
514.34 mi
08h 57m
Flight
422.89 mi
680.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
422.89 mi
Kilometers
680.58 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
514.34 mi
Kilometers
827.75 km
Drive Time
08h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Friona
Sun, May 31, 12:40 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Sun, May 31, 9:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-05-30T15:43
Arrive Friona
Sun, May 31, 12:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:57 PM to 4:27 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
6:06 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
Tye
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Rhode Island
257.1 mi
04h 28m
To Friona
257.2 mi
04h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Friona.

  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

    190.1 mi · 3 hr 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  19. 19

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  21. 21

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Clovis Road

    6 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 84

    11.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 84

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 84

    24.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 84

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    17.8 mi · 18 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    1809 ft · 45 sec · North 1st Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 11th Street

    956 ft · 18 sec · West 11th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
194 mi · 38%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 14%
US 287 North
62.8 mi · 12%
US Highway 84
50.3 mi · 10%
Farm-to-Market Road 833
41.5 mi · 8%
Highway 84
31.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

190 mi · 03h 13m

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
08h 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.4 mi
422.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tye
04h 28m from Rhode Island
Leave By
6:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Sunny near Friona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Friona?

The road trip is about 514.3 miles (827.7 km) and usually takes 08h 57m 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?

Tye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 257.1 miles from Rhode Island and 257.2 miles from Friona.

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

The direct path is about 422.9 miles (680.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.4 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 $68.59 one way or $137.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 161.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Friona. Straight-line distance: 422.89 mi (680.58 km).

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#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Friona

#2 Friona

City in Parmer County, Texas, United States

Population3,774
Coordinates34.6417300, -102.7241000
Altitude1225
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Friona (-102.7241, 34.64173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 828 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.15 gal
68.7 L · about $68.59
Round trip
$137.18
36.3 gal · 137.4 L
Estimated CO2
161.3 kg one way
Round trip: 322.6 kg / 711 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $68.59 $137.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $77.17 $154.35
Premium $4.59 $83.33 $166.65
Diesel $3.99 $72.47 $144.95

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Friona. The current time is 15:43:35.

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.