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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
383.09 mi
07h 06m
Flight
324.84 mi
522.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
324.84 mi
Kilometers
522.78 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
383.09 mi
Kilometers
616.52 km
Drive Time
07h 06m

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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 07h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plains
Tue, May 26, 12:01 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Tue, May 26, 7:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-05-25T16:54
Arrive Plains
Tue, May 26, 12:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:07 PM to 2:37 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
9:46 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
Ranger
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Rhode Island
191.4 mi
03h 33m
To Plains
191.7 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
90°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  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

    190.1 mi · 3 hr 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 180: Lamesa, Roby

    1401 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East US Highway 180

    1325 ft · 23 sec · East US Highway 180

  15. 15

    Continue on East Roby Highway

    2978 ft · 50 sec · East Roby Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Coliseum Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Coliseum Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on 25th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 25th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Lamesa Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamesa Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on West Highway 180

    13.6 mi · 20 min · West Highway 180

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 180

    15.8 mi · 23 min · US Highway 180

  21. 21

    Continue on East Wasson Avenue

    3039 ft · 53 sec · East Wasson Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 180

    7.4 mi · 11 min · US Highway 180

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 1054

    11.6 mi · 20 min · Farm to Market Road 1054

  24. 24

    Turn left onto County Road 139

    32 m · 5 sec · County Road 139

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
194 mi · 51%
US 287 North
62.8 mi · 16%
Farm-to-Market Road 833
41.5 mi · 11%
US 84 West
28.9 mi · 8%
US Highway 180
23.2 mi · 6%
West Highway 180
13.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
07h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
324.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ranger
03h 33m from Rhode Island
Leave By
9:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

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#1 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Plains

#2 Plains

Town in Texas, United States

Population1,655
Coordinates32.9123200, -101.6445900
Altitude901
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Plains (-101.64459, 32.91232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 617 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
13.52 gal
51.17 L · about $51.09
Round trip
$102.18
27.04 gal · 102.34 L
Estimated CO2
120.2 kg one way
Round trip: 240.3 kg / 530 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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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There is no time difference between Rhode Island and Plains. The current time is 16:54:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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