How far is Tornillo, TX from Rhode Island, TX?

The driving distance from Tornillo, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 672.4 miles (1082.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 580.2 miles (933.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 58m 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
672.35 mi
09h 59m
Flight
580.24 mi
933.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
580.24 mi
Kilometers
933.81 km
Flight Time
01h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
672.35 mi
Kilometers
1082.05 km
Drive Time
09h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Tue, May 5, 10:31 AM CDT
Return by in Tornillo
Tue, May 5, 7:30 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tornillo
2026-05-04T23:31
Arrive Rhode Island
Tue, May 5, 9:31 AM MDT
Route Timing
09h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:59 PM to 6:29 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
4:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tornillo
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 Tornillo
335.8 mi
04h 59m
To Rhode Island
336.5 mi
04h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tornillo and Rhode Island.

  1. 1

    Start on Alameda Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · Alameda Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto O T Smith Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · O T Smith Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto O T Smith Road

    1.2 km · 52 sec · O T Smith Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    131 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

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

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    40.9 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tornillo 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
O T Smith Road
555 mi · 83%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 8%
I 45 South
41.5 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 3%
East FM 833
0.93 mi
FM 833
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

O T Smith Road

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
09h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.2 mi
580.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coahoma
04h 59m from Tornillo
Leave By
4:02 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tornillo and Mostly Cloudy near Rhode Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tornillo to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 672.4 miles (1082.1 km) and usually takes 09h 59m 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 335.8 miles from Tornillo and 336.5 miles from Rhode Island.

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 92.2 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 $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 Tornillo and Rhode Island, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tornillo and Mostly Cloudy near Rhode Island.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tornillo and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 580.24 mi (933.81 km).

Tornillo

#1 Tornillo

Census designated place

Population1,568
Coordinates31.4454000, -106.0883100
Altitude1093
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: Alameda Avenue (-106.088431, 31.445276)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1082 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 26m
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.

One-way fuel
23.73 gal
89.81 L · about $89.68
Round trip
$179.35
47.46 gal · 179.62 L
Estimated CO2
210.9 kg one way
Round trip: 421.8 kg / 930 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tornillo, TX and Rhode Island, TX. The current time in Tornillo is 23:31:38, although it is 00:31:38 in Rhode Island.

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