How far is Splendora, TX from Rice, MN?
The driving distance from Splendora, TX to Rice, MN is about 1216.5 miles (1957.7 km), with a travel time of about 22h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1073.5 miles (1727.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 45h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 22h 41m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Splendora and Rice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Splendora and Rice.
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Start on the route
6 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
150 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 59
119 m · 8 sec · Old Highway 59
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Continue straight
82 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
1265 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
42 mi · 44 min
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Continue straight
36.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 59 North: Nacogdoches
15.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1527 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Stallings Drive
5.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Stallings Drive
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Continue on North US Highway 59
1.4 km · 58 sec · North US Highway 59
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Take the exit left
933 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
741 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 259
11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259
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Continue on US Route 259
3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259
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Continue on South Railroad Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Route 259
16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259
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Turn right onto Highway 79
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 79
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Continue on Kilgore Drive
13.5 mi · 16 min · Kilgore Drive
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Keep slight right
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Houston Street
3263 ft · 2 min · Houston Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Houston Street
113 m · 7 sec · Houston Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 135 North
38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 135 North
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 135 North
11.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 135 North
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Continue on South Tyler Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Tyler Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1758 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Upshur Avenue
2.1 mi · 2 min · West Upshur Avenue
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Turn right onto FM 2865
4.1 mi · 5 min · FM 2865
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
55 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn straight onto Paris Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Paris Road
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Continue on US Highway 271 South
18.9 mi · 21 min · US Highway 271 South
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Continue on Clarksville Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Clarksville Street
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Loop 286
4.1 mi · 5 min · Southeast Loop 286
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Take the exit slight right toward US 271: Hugo
1163 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2691 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North US Highway 271
22.1 mi · 25 min · North US Highway 271
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Take the exit right toward US 70 West Bypass, US 271 North Bypass: Antlers
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jake Pulliam Bypass
3.2 mi · 3 min · Jake Pulliam Bypass
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Continue on Indian Nation Turnpike
63.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69: McAlester, Atoka
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on US 69 North: McAlester
1032 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South George Nigh Expressway
63.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min · South George Nigh Expressway
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Continue on North 32nd Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street
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Continue on Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
10.9 mi · 14 min · Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
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Continue on North Blake Drive
44 mi · 56 min · North Blake Drive
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Take the exit right toward I 44: Joplin, Tulsa
123 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right
596 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East: Joplin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
46.8 mi · 47 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
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Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
10.7 mi · 11 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 249 North: Joplin
1585 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Central Avenue
138 m · 16 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
1109 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
116.2 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North: Des Moines
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N
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Continue straight
724 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas City, Des Moines
599 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, MO 110 East: Des Moines
2281 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
179.6 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
3105 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 235 South: Minneapolis, Des Moines
220.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
15.9 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
2016 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25
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Turn left onto County Road 11
1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left
35.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right
1558 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto 125th Street Northwest
1681 ft · 51 sec · 125th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Pine Road Northwest
96 m · 9 sec · Pine Road Northwest
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Continue on East Main Street
1890 ft · 57 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 1st Street
9 m · 1 sec · Southwest 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Splendora and Rice.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 35 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 235 South: Minneapolis, Des Moines
220 mi · 03h 57m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Splendora and Chance Light Rain near Rice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Splendora to Rice?
The road trip is about 1216.5 miles (1957.7 km) and usually takes 22h 41m 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?
Milo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 608.8 miles from Splendora and 607.6 miles from Rice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1073.5 miles (1727.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 143 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 $164.81 one way or $329.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 381.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Splendora and Chance Light Rain near Rice.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Splendora and Rice. Straight-line distance: 1073.46 mi (1727.56 km).
#1 Splendora
City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,292 |
| Coordinates | 30.2329900, -95.1610400 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rice
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 163 |
| Coordinates | 45.7519100, -94.2202700 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rice (-94.22027, 45.75191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1958 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 40h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 30h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 24h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 20h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 17h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 15h 10m |
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 | $3.84 | $164.81 | $329.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $186.62 | $373.23 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $202.76 | $405.52 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $247.96 | $495.93 |
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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