How far is Sundown, TX from Rhode Island, TX?
The driving distance from Sundown, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 451 miles (725.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 381.3 miles (613.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 50m.
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 Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sundown and Rhode Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sundown and Rhode Island.
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Start on East Richardson Street
7 m · 3 sec · East Richardson Street
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Turn right onto South Slaughter Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Slaughter Avenue
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Continue on North FM 303
2.4 mi · 3 min · North FM 303
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Turn right onto West FM 1585
10 mi · 10 min · West FM 1585
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Keep slight right
16.2 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 327
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Slaton, Post
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
1603 ft · 34 sec · Southeast Loop 289
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Take the ramp straight
635 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Slaton Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 15 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
50.7 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana
3065 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
40.9 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 833
1640 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto North Interstate 45
94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75
16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75
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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 County Road 161
3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sundown and Rhode Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 03h 05m
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 Sunny leaving Sundown and Partly Sunny near Rhode Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sundown to Rhode Island?
The road trip is about 451 miles (725.8 km) and usually takes 06h 50m 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?
Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227.5 miles from Sundown and 223.5 miles from Rhode Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 381.3 miles (613.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.7 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 $60.12 one way or $120.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sundown and Partly Sunny near Rhode Island.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sundown and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 381.28 mi (613.61 km).
#1 Sundown
City in Hockley County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,414 |
| Coordinates | 33.4562100, -102.4893600 |
| Altitude | 1079 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rhode Island
Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.8154400, -96.2313600 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 726 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 37m |
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 | $60.12 | $120.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $67.65 | $135.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $73.04 | $146.09 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $63.53 | $127.06 |
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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