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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 59m.
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.
Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Alameda Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Alameda Avenue
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Turn right onto O T Smith Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · O T Smith Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto O T Smith Road
1.2 km · 52 sec · O T Smith Road
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Take the exit right
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
131 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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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 Tornillo and Rhode Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Tornillo
Census designated place
| Population | 1,568 |
| Coordinates | 31.4454000, -106.0883100 |
| Altitude | 1093 |
| 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: 1082 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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