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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 18m.
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 Mitchell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
130.8 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Tornillo
1171 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto O T Smith Road
1.6 km · 1 min · O T Smith Road
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Continue on O T Smith Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · O T Smith Road
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Turn left onto Alameda Avenue
24 m · 1 sec · Alameda Avenue
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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.
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
429 mi · 07h 09m
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 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).
#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 Tornillo
Census designated place
| Population | 1,568 |
| Coordinates | 31.4454000, -106.0883100 |
| Altitude | 1093 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tornillo (-106.08831, 31.4454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1082 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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