How far is Rhode Island, TX from Pampa, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Pampa, TX is about 432.8 miles (696.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 374.1 miles (602 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 49m 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 07h 54m.
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.
City in Clay 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 Pampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Pampa.
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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
79.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton
3139 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West
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Continue on East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street
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Continue on Avenue F Northeast
2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Burnett Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
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Turn straight onto Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 70
16.9 mi · 25 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on I 40 Service Road
1325 ft · 26 sec · I 40 Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West: Amarillo
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 70 North: Pampa
1516 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on I 40 Service Road
2578 ft · 54 sec · I 40 Service Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 70
23 mi · 27 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on South Hobart Street
2540 ft · 54 sec · South Hobart Street
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Take the ramp right
52 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Wilks Street
14 m · 1 sec · West Wilks Street
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Continue on West Brown Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Brown Street
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Turn left onto South Cuyler Street
1156 ft · 25 sec · South Cuyler Street
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Turn right onto East Atchison Avenue
127 m · 18 sec · East Atchison Avenue
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Turn left onto South Ballard Street
82 m · 8 sec · South Ballard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ballard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Pampa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 81 North
Continue straight
102 mi · 01h 48m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Pampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Pampa?
The road trip is about 432.8 miles (696.6 km) and usually takes 07h 54m 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?
Jolly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.3 miles from Rhode Island and 216.5 miles from Pampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 374.1 miles (602 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 $58.62 one way or $117.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Pampa.
Stop Ideas Near Jolly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jolly.
Gainesville
Ardmore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Pampa. Straight-line distance: 374.08 mi (602.02 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 Pampa
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 16,860 |
| Coordinates | 35.5361600, -100.9598700 |
| Altitude | 987 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pampa (-100.95987, 35.53616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 697 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 23m |
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 | $58.62 | $117.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $66.38 | $132.76 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $72.12 | $144.24 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $88.20 | $176.40 |
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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