How far is Rhode Island, TX from West Odessa, TX?

The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to West Odessa, TX is about 433 miles (696.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 367.9 miles (592 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 06m 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
433.03 mi
07h 33m
Flight
367.87 mi
592.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
367.87 mi
Kilometers
592.03 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
433.03 mi
Kilometers
696.89 km
Drive Time
07h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Odessa
Fri, Oct 16, 3:44 AM CDT
Return by in Rhode Island
Fri, Oct 16, 11:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhode Island
2026-10-15T20:11
Arrive West Odessa
Fri, Oct 16, 3:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:33 PM to 3:03 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
8:54 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
Putnam
TX

Town in Texas, United States

From Rhode Island
216.2 mi
03h 46m
To West Odessa
216.8 mi
03h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and West Odessa.

  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

    316.7 mi · 5 hr 22 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1936

    842 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Access Road

    720 ft · 23 sec · Access Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West University Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West University Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
321 mi · 74%
US 287 North
62.8 mi · 15%
Farm-to-Market Road 833
41.5 mi · 10%
West University Boulevard
3.17 mi · 1%
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

317 mi · 05h 22m

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 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.1 mi
367.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Putnam
03h 46m from Rhode Island
Leave By
8:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near West Odessa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to West Odessa?

The road trip is about 433 miles (696.9 km) and usually takes 07h 33m 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?

Putnam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.2 miles from Rhode Island and 216.8 miles from West Odessa.

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

The direct path is about 367.9 miles (592 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 $58.66 one way or $117.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near West Odessa.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and West Odessa. Straight-line distance: 367.87 mi (592.03 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
West Odessa

#2 West Odessa

Census designated place

Population22,707
Coordinates31.8423500, -102.4987600
Altitude903
CountryUnited States
Start: Rhode Island (-96.23136, 31.81544)
End: West Odessa (-102.49876, 31.84235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 697 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.28 gal
57.84 L · about $58.66
Round trip
$117.32
30.56 gal · 115.68 L
Estimated CO2
135.8 kg one way
Round trip: 271.6 kg / 599 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $58.66 $117.32
Mid-grade $4.35 $66.42 $132.84
Premium $4.72 $72.17 $144.33
Diesel $5.78 $88.26 $176.51

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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There is no time difference between Rhode Island and West Odessa. The current time is 20:11:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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