How far is Rhode Island, TX from Plains, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Plains, TX is about 383.1 miles (616.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 324.9 miles (522.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 06m.
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.
City in 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 Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Plains.
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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
28.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 180: Lamesa, Roby
1401 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto East US Highway 180
1325 ft · 23 sec · East US Highway 180
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Continue on East Roby Highway
2978 ft · 50 sec · East Roby Highway
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Continue on East Coliseum Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Coliseum Drive
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Continue on 25th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 25th Street
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Continue on Lamesa Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Lamesa Highway
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Continue on West Highway 180
13.6 mi · 20 min · West Highway 180
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Continue on US Highway 180
15.8 mi · 23 min · US Highway 180
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Continue on East Wasson Avenue
3039 ft · 53 sec · East Wasson Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 180
7.4 mi · 11 min · US Highway 180
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Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 1054
11.6 mi · 20 min · Farm to Market Road 1054
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Turn left onto County Road 139
32 m · 5 sec · County Road 139
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 139
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Plains.
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 Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Plains?
The road trip is about 383.1 miles (616.5 km) and usually takes 07h 06m 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?
Ranger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.4 miles from Rhode Island and 191.7 miles from Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 324.9 miles (522.8 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 $51.09 one way or $102.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rhode Island and Sunny near Plains.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Plains. Straight-line distance: 324.84 mi (522.78 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 Plains
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 1,655 |
| Coordinates | 32.9123200, -101.6445900 |
| Altitude | 901 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plains (-101.64459, 32.91232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 617 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 46m |
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 | $51.09 | $102.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.49 | $114.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $62.07 | $124.14 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $53.99 | $107.97 |
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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