How far is San Elizario, TX from Rhode Island, TX?

The driving distance from San Elizario, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 686.9 miles (1105.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 590.3 miles (950 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
686.84 mi
10h 16m
Flight
590.29 mi
949.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
590.29 mi
Kilometers
949.98 km
Flight Time
01h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
686.84 mi
Kilometers
1105.36 km
Drive Time
10h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Fri, Oct 16, 7:26 AM CDT
Return by in San Elizario
Fri, Oct 16, 4:43 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Elizario
2026-10-15T20:09
Arrive Rhode Island
Fri, Oct 16, 6:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
10h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:17 PM to 6:47 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
3:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Elizario
8:00 PM MDT
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
Coahoma
TX

Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America

From San Elizario
343.7 mi
05h 08m
To Rhode Island
343.1 mi
05h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
San Elizario Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
83°F
Today
Using Clint as the closest live forecast in the El Paso County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Elizario and Rhode Island.

  1. 1

    Start on San Elizario Rd.

    134 m · 24 sec · San Elizario Rd.

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Socorro Road

    121 m · 13 sec · Socorro Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Clint - San Elizario Road

    1369 ft · 27 sec · Clint - San Elizario Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South San Elizario Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South San Elizario Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Clint-San Elizario Road

    1709 ft · 26 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road

  7. 7

    Continue on FM 1110

    1.3 km · 1 min · FM 1110

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East

    847 ft · 26 sec · Gateway Boulevard East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    963 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    143.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    40.9 mi · 41 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gateway Boulevard East
565 mi · 82%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 7%
I 45 South
41.5 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 3%
South San Elizario Road
3.43 mi
North Loop Drive
1.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Gateway Boulevard East

Keep slight left

421 mi · 07h 00m

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
10h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.6 mi
590.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coahoma
05h 08m from San Elizario
Leave By
3:26 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Elizario and Sunny near Rhode Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Elizario to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 686.9 miles (1105.4 km) and usually takes 10h 16m 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?

Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 343.7 miles from San Elizario and 343.1 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 590.3 miles (950 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.6 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 MDT. 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 $93.06 one way or $186.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 215.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Elizario and Sunny near Rhode Island.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Elizario and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 590.29 mi (949.98 km).

San Elizario

#1 San Elizario

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States

Population9,062
Coordinates31.5851100, -106.2727600
Altitude1110
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Road (-106.272907, 31.585258)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.24 gal
91.74 L · about $93.06
Round trip
$186.11
48.48 gal · 183.48 L
Estimated CO2
215.4 kg one way
Round trip: 430.8 kg / 950 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $93.06 $186.11
Mid-grade $4.35 $105.37 $210.74
Premium $4.72 $114.49 $228.97
Diesel $5.78 $140.01 $280.02

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between San Elizario, TX and Rhode Island, TX. The current time in San Elizario is 20:09:37, although it is 21:09:37 in Rhode Island.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.