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

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Midland, TX is about 401.3 miles (645.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 343.1 miles (552.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
401.27 mi
06h 58m
Flight
343.11 mi
552.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
343.11 mi
Kilometers
552.19 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
401.27 mi
Kilometers
645.78 km
Drive Time
06h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midland
Fri, Oct 16, 3:09 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Fri, Oct 16, 10:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-10-15T20:10
Arrive Midland
Fri, Oct 16, 3:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:59 PM to 2:29 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
10:02 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
Eastland
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Rhode Island
200.3 mi
03h 29m
To Midland
201 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    284.2 mi · 4 hr 48 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Midland

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on East Highway 80

    4.6 mi · 5 min · East Highway 80

  13. 13

    Continue on East Front Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Front Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Wall Street

    2147 ft · 1 min · East Wall Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
288 mi · 72%
US 287 North
62.8 mi · 16%
Farm-to-Market Road 833
41.5 mi · 10%
East Highway 80
4.62 mi · 1%
East Front Street
1.43 mi
East FM 833
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

284 mi · 04h 48m

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
06h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
343.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastland
03h 29m from Rhode Island
Leave By
10:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 401.3 miles (645.8 km) and usually takes 06h 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?

Eastland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.3 miles from Rhode Island and 201 miles from Midland.

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

The direct path is about 343.1 miles (552.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 $54.36 one way or $108.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Midland. Straight-line distance: 343.11 mi (552.19 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
Midland

#2 Midland

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

Population147,069
Coordinates31.9973500, -102.0779100
Altitude848
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Midland (-102.07791, 31.99735)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 646 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.16 gal
53.6 L · about $54.36
Round trip
$108.72
28.32 gal · 107.2 L
Estimated CO2
125.8 kg one way
Round trip: 251.7 kg / 555 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $54.36 $108.72
Mid-grade $4.35 $61.55 $123.11
Premium $4.72 $66.88 $133.76
Diesel $5.78 $81.79 $163.58

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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There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Midland. The current time is 20:10:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.