Origin
Midland, TX
Morning in Midland on Monday
Local time
10:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midland, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Drive Time
6h 57m
Distance
401.1 mi
645 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 46m
★
6 AM
6h 57m
8 AM
7h 20m
10 AM
7h 5m
12 PM
7h 3m
3 PM
7h 6m
5 PM
7h 19m
8 PM
6h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midland, TX
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Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Midland, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 401.1 miles and takes about 6h 57m 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 276 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.27 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
200.5 miles from Midland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 57m highway drive covering 401.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and US 287. The longest continuous stretch is about 276 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 18 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 276 miles.
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 early in the drive near TX 349 Bus / North Big Spring Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 401.1 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: near the start (TX 349 Bus / North Big Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 283.7 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
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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TX 349 Bus / North Big Spring Street
Turn right onto TX 349 Bus / North Big Spring Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.7 mi into trip
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~9m 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
283.7 mi into trip
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~4h 48m 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
306.3 mi into trip
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~5h 13m 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
398.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 52m 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 Along This Route
Between Midland, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport and Waxahachie.
Shreveport
283.7 mi in
|
~4h 48m
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via I 20
Waxahachie
306.3 mi in
|
~5h 13m
|
via US 287
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 276 mi | 4h 38m |
| US 287 | 50.7 mi | 56m |
| I 45 | 40.9 mi | 40m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| East Highway 80 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| East Front Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| FM 833 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| East FM 833 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 276 mi, about 4h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on Loop 269
44 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Wall Street
2
Turn right onto TX 349 Bus
383 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Big Spring Street
3
Turn right onto West Texas Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Texas Avenue
4
Turn straight onto I 20 Bus
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Front Street
5
Continue on I 20 Bus
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East Highway 80
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 East: Abilene
7
Merge onto I 20
276 mi
·
4 hr 38 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
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.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 45 South: Corsicana
11
Merge onto I 45; US 287
41 mi
·
40 min
·
I 45; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 206
Toward FM 833
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Interstate 45
14
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 833
15
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Highway 75
16
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East FM 833
17
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 161
18
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 200.5 miles from Midland, TX, or about 3h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 276 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 88 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 200.5 miles or 3h 24m 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 52m
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 Midland, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Midland, TX
This is one driving day of about 401.1 miles and 6h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Midland, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 276 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 200.5 mi from Midland, TX · 3h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
201 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 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 200.5 miles from Midland, 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 276 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
$61.27 one way
$122.54 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
140 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $67.14 | $134.29 |
| premium | $4.59 | $72.50 | $145.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $89.11 | $178.22 |
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: 140.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.3 | 1 | $42.12 | $19.25 |
| Efficient EV | 100.3 | 1 | $35.10 | $16.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160.4 | 2 | $56.15 | $25.67 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (66% 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 Monday
Local time
10:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
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
11 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
6h 57m 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 Midland, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 401.1 miles and takes about 6h 57m 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 200.5 miles from Midland, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.27 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 1 meaningful break 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 401.1 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: near the start (TX 349 Bus / North Big Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 283.7 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Midland, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport and Waxahachie.
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