How far is Rhode Island, TX from Hale Center, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Hale Center, TX is about 458 miles (737.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 360.6 miles (580.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 00m 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 08h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Hale Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Hale Center.
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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
190.1 mi · 3 hr 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Take the exit slight right
1302 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto Interstate 27
98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27
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Take the ramp straight
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
39.9 mi · 41 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward County Road
962 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto East Service Road
110 m · 12 sec · East Service Road
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Turn right
45 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 155
921 ft · 27 sec · County Road 155
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Turn right
2802 ft · 3 min
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Turn right onto County Road R
822 ft · 24 sec · County Road R
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Turn right onto West Service Road
1154 ft · 32 sec · West Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left
884 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Hale Center.
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
190 mi · 03h 13m
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 Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Sunny near Hale Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Hale Center?
The road trip is about 458 miles (737.1 km) and usually takes 08h 00m 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?
Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228.9 miles from Rhode Island and 229.1 miles from Hale Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 360.6 miles (580.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.4 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 $61.07 one way or $122.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rhode Island and Sunny near Hale Center.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Hale Center. Straight-line distance: 360.56 mi (580.26 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 Hale Center
City in Hale County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,006 |
| Coordinates | 34.0642400, -101.8437900 |
| Altitude | 1042 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hale Center (-101.84379, 34.06424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 737 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 42m |
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 | $61.07 | $122.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.71 | $137.42 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $74.19 | $148.38 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $64.53 | $129.05 |
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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