How far is Rhode Island, TX from Marfa, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Marfa, TX is about 560.2 miles (901.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 472.6 miles (760.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 18m.
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
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City in Menard County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Marfa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Marfa.
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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
19.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 31: Athens, Waco
1599 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Interstate 45
2149 ft · 50 sec · South Interstate 45
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Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass
5.6 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31
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Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive
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Turn straight onto East Waco Drive
2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive
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Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
3.7 mi · 4 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 396
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
130 m · 12 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn right onto South Valley Mills Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Valley Mills Drive
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Take the exit slight right
1307 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Valley Mills Drive
33 m · 5 sec · South Valley Mills Drive
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1381 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 84
1092 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
83.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Turn left
2758 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Fisher Street
1570 ft · 22 sec · Fisher Street
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Turn right
21.3 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto East Wallace Street
40.9 mi · 46 min · East Wallace Street
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Continue on Boy Street
635 ft · 13 sec · Boy Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.2 km · 57 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
39 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Blackburn Street
109 m · 10 sec · Blackburn Street
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Turn right onto East Commerce Street
84 m · 11 sec · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Menard Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway
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Continue on United States Highway 190
18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190
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Continue on East US Highway 190
11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto West US Highway 190
16.4 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 864
42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: El Paso
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
155.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 south, FM 1776: Alpine, Sul Ross State University
1105 ft · 27 sec · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Continue on Interstate 10 West
613 ft · 18 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto South US Higway 67
25.7 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67
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Continue on South US Highway 67
21.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 67
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Continue on East US Highway 90
7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on East Avenue E
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Avenue E
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Continue on West US Highway 90
24.9 mi · 27 min · West US Highway 90
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Continue on East San Antonio Street
2109 ft · 1 min · East San Antonio Street
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Turn right onto South Highland Street
56 m · 10 sec · South Highland Street
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Turn left
58 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Marfa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
156 mi · 02h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Sunny near Marfa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Marfa?
The road trip is about 560.2 miles (901.5 km) and usually takes 10h 18m 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 279.9 miles from Rhode Island and 280.3 miles from Marfa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 472.6 miles (760.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.6 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 $74.71 one way or $149.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 175.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Sunny near Marfa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Marfa. Straight-line distance: 472.53 mi (760.46 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 Marfa
Small town in western Texas
| Population | 1,591 |
| Coordinates | 30.3097300, -104.0213400 |
| Altitude | 1428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marfa (-104.02134, 30.30973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 902 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 59m |
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 | $74.71 | $149.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $84.06 | $168.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $90.76 | $181.53 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $78.94 | $157.88 |
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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