How far is Rhode Island, TX from Tornillo, TX?

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Tornillo, TX is about 672.6 miles (1082.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 580.2 miles (933.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
672.55 mi
11h 18m
Flight
580.24 mi
933.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
580.24 mi
Kilometers
933.81 km
Flight Time
01h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
672.55 mi
Kilometers
1082.36 km
Drive Time
11h 18m

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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 11h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tornillo
Tue, May 5, 12:08 PM MDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Wed, May 6, 12:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-05-05T01:49
Arrive Tornillo
Tue, May 5, 1:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
11h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:19 PM to 5:49 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:22 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
Colorado City
TX

City in Mitchell County, Texas

From Rhode Island
335.9 mi
05h 39m
To Tornillo
336.6 mi
05h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Tornillo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Tornillo.

  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

    428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    130.8 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Tornillo

    1171 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto O T Smith Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · O T Smith Road

  14. 14

    Continue on O T Smith Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · O T Smith Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Alameda Avenue

    24 m · 1 sec · Alameda Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alameda Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Tornillo.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
564 mi · 84%
US 287 North
62.8 mi · 9%
Farm-to-Market Road 833
41.5 mi · 6%
O T Smith Road
2.77 mi
East FM 833
0.93 mi
West FM 833
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

429 mi · 07h 09m

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
11h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.4 mi
580.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colorado City
05h 39m from Rhode Island
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Tornillo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Tornillo?

The road trip is about 672.6 miles (1082.4 km) and usually takes 11h 18m 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?

Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 335.9 miles from Rhode Island and 336.6 miles from Tornillo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 580.2 miles (933.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.4 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 $89.68 one way or $179.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 210.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rhode Island and Tornillo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rhode Island and Mostly Cloudy near Tornillo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Tornillo. Straight-line distance: 580.24 mi (933.81 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
Tornillo

#2 Tornillo

Census designated place

Population1,568
Coordinates31.4454000, -106.0883100
Altitude1093
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: Tornillo (-106.08831, 31.4454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1082 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.73 gal
89.84 L · about $89.68
Round trip
$179.35
47.46 gal · 179.68 L
Estimated CO2
210.9 kg one way
Round trip: 421.8 kg / 930 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $89.68 $179.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $100.90 $201.80
Premium $4.59 $108.94 $217.89
Diesel $3.99 $94.75 $189.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rhode Island, TX and Tornillo, TX. The current time in Rhode Island is 01:49:10, although it is 00:49:10 in Tornillo.

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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.