How far is Rhode Island, TX from Monahans, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Monahans, TX is about 458.1 miles (737.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 391.8 miles (630.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 52m 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 07h 56m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Monahans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Monahans.
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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
344.9 mi · 5 hr 50 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Monahans
665 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on East Sealy Avenue
707 ft · 12 sec · East Sealy Avenue
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Continue on East Interstate 20
3 mi · 5 min · East Interstate 20
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Turn left onto South Main Avenue
54 m · 9 sec · South Main Avenue
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Turn left
32 m · 8 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 Monahans.
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
345 mi · 05h 50m
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 Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Monahans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Monahans?
The road trip is about 458.1 miles (737.2 km) and usually takes 07h 56m 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 228.7 miles from Rhode Island and 229.3 miles from Monahans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 391.8 miles (630.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 $62.04 one way or $124.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Monahans.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Monahans. Straight-line distance: 391.8 mi (630.54 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 Monahans
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 7,857 |
| Coordinates | 31.5943000, -102.8926500 |
| Altitude | 799 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monahans (-102.89265, 31.5943)
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 38m |
| 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 | $3.84 | $62.04 | $124.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $70.25 | $140.50 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $76.32 | $152.65 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $93.34 | $186.68 |
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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