How far is Rhode Island, TX from Sundown, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Sundown, TX is about 455.5 miles (733.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 381.3 miles (613.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 53m 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 Sundown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Sundown.
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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
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Slaton Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Slaton Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Loop 289
711 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Loop 289
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Take the ramp slight left
1417 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 327: Brownfield
1 km · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 327: Brownfield
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
1094 ft · 22 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left
1486 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Turn right
26.1 mi · 26 min
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto East Richardson Street
7 m · 1 sec · East Richardson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Richardson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Sundown.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Sunny near Sundown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Sundown?
The road trip is about 455.5 miles (733.1 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 227.6 miles from Rhode Island and 227.9 miles from Sundown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 381.3 miles (613.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.2 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 $60.73 one way or $121.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rhode Island and Sunny near Sundown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Sundown. Straight-line distance: 381.28 mi (613.61 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 Sundown
City in Hockley County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,414 |
| Coordinates | 33.4562100, -102.4893600 |
| Altitude | 1079 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sundown (-102.48936, 33.45621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 733 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 40m |
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 | $60.73 | $121.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.33 | $136.66 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $73.78 | $147.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $64.17 | $128.34 |
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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