How far is Rhode Island, TX from Potosi, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Potosi, TX is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 and county east of Parker County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Potosi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Potosi.
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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
136.4 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 Business: Abilene
2298 ft · 56 sec
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Turn straight onto East Highway 80
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Highway 80
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Turn left
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jake Roberts Freeway
1959 ft · 22 sec · Jake Roberts Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 36: Cross Plains
925 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on TX 36: Cross Plains
147 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto East South 11th Street
139 m · 20 sec · East South 11th Street
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Continue on State Highway 36
8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 36
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Potosi Road
97 m · 14 sec · Potosi Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Potosi Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Potosi.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
136 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Chance Rain Showers near Potosi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Potosi?
The road trip is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km) and usually takes 04h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weatherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Rhode Island and 129.8 miles from Potosi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.13 one way or $64.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rhode Island and Chance Rain Showers near Potosi.
Stop Ideas Near Weatherford
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 Weatherford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Potosi. Straight-line distance: 203.64 mi (327.73 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 Potosi
Potosi is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.3293000, -99.6564700 |
| Altitude | 555 |
| Country | United States |
End: Potosi (-99.65647, 32.3293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $3.51 | $32.13 | $64.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.03 | $36.86 | $73.71 |
| Premium | $4.41 | $40.34 | $80.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $51.46 | $102.92 |
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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