Origin
Lamesa, TX
Morning in Lamesa on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lamesa, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h
Distance
404.3 mi
651 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 49m
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6 AM
7h 1m
8 AM
7h 23m
10 AM
7h 8m
12 PM
7h 6m
3 PM
7h 10m
5 PM
7h 22m
8 PM
6h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lamesa, TX
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Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Lamesa, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 404.3 miles and takes about 7h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, US 287, I 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 243.3 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
202.1 miles from Lamesa, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 7h highway drive covering 404.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and US 287. The longest continuous stretch is about 243.3 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 243.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,993 ft
393 ft
Total Climb
20 ft
Total Descent
2,620 ft
Highest Point
2,993 ft
Elevation Range
2,600 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 404.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 40.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.6 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 286.9 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
40.3 mi into trip
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~40m in
Take the exit toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East
5
43.6 mi into trip
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~46m in
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I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
286.9 mi into trip
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~4h 52m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
9
309.5 mi into trip
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~5h 16m in
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US 287
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 444
Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
7
401.7 mi into trip
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~6h 55m in
Take the exit toward FM 833
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 206
Toward FM 833
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lamesa, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Fm 700 East, Shreveport and Waxahachie.
Fm 700 East
40.3 mi in
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~40m
Shreveport
286.9 mi in
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~4h 52m
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via I 20
Waxahachie
309.5 mi in
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~5h 16m
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via US 287
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 243.3 mi | 4h 5m |
| US 287 | 50.7 mi | 56m |
| I 45 | 40.9 mi | 40m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| North US Highway 87 | 20.5 mi | 21m |
| South US Highway 87 | 18.1 mi | 18m |
| William Crooker Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Dallas Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 243.3 mi, about 4h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lamesa, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on this road
160 ft
·
13 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 87
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lynn Avenue
3
Continue on US 87; US 180
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dallas Avenue
4
Continue on US 87; US 180
18 mi
·
18 min
·
South US Highway 87
5
Continue on US 87
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
William Crooker Highway
6
Continue on US 87
18 mi
·
18 min
·
North US Highway 87
7
Continue on US 87
428 ft
·
4 sec
·
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East
9
Continue on US 87 Bus
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North US Highway 87
10
Turn left onto West Interstate 20
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Interstate 20
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 20 East: Abilene
12
Merge onto I 20
243 mi
·
4 hr 5 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
51 mi
·
56 min
·
US 287
Exit 444
Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 45 South: Corsicana
16
Merge onto I 45; US 287
41 mi
·
40 min
·
I 45; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 206
Toward FM 833
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Interstate 45
19
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 833
20
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
21
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
22
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
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County Road 161
23
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 202.1 miles from Lamesa, TX, or about 3h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 243.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 89 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202.1 miles or 3h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rhode Island, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lamesa, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lamesa, TX
This is one driving day of about 404.3 miles and 7h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Lamesa, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 243.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 202.1 mi from Lamesa, TX · 3h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
202 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 202.1 miles from Lamesa, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 243.3 miles.
Arriving in Rhode Island, TX
The final approach into Rhode Island, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rhode Island, TX.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.09 one way
$122.18 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
142 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $66.87 | $133.74 |
| premium | $4.54 | $72.19 | $144.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $89.26 | $178.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.3 | 1 | $42.45 | $19.41 |
| Efficient EV | 101.1 | 1 | $35.38 | $16.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 161.7 | 2 | $56.60 | $25.88 |
Gas CO2
141 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Morning in Rhode Island on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
24% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lamesa, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 404.3 miles and takes about 7h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, US 287, I 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 202.1 miles from Lamesa, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 404.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.6 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 286.9 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lamesa, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Fm 700 East, Shreveport and Waxahachie.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 393 ft to 2,993 ft elevation with about 20 ft of total climbing.
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