Perryton, TX to Rhode Island, TX is 498.8 miles and takes about 9h 3m via Central East Freeway, State Highway 70, and US Highway 287, with a fuel budget near $75 and a recommended 2 days. This drive primarily stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape for most of its 498.8 miles. Given the 9h 3m estimated duration, splitting this trip over two days is recommended to avoid a very long single-day effort. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey that should feel familiar if you're accustomed to driving in this part of the country.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
249.4 miles from Perryton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 35m into the drive
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This route is defined as a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey taking place on major roadways. Expect long stretches on Central East Freeway, including one segment that lasts 99.2 miles without interruption. While primarily a highway experience, you'll also navigate portions of State Highway 70 and US Highway 287. The consistent road type means fewer unexpected changes in pace or terrain, allowing for a steady driving rhythm across the 498.8 miles.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 57 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central East Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 99.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central East Freeway and State Highway 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 383.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 37 significant decision points across 498.8 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 383.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 383.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 414.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 37 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
383.4 mi into trip|~6h 59m in
Take the exit toward I 820
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward I 820
7
383.8 mi into trip|~7h in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 820 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 820 East
8
414.8 mi into trip|~7h 32m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
7
416.3 mi into trip|~7h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 South: Houston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 45 South: Houston
7
496.2 mi into trip|~8h 58m 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 Perryton, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon and Commerce Street West.
Texas 70 South: Clarendon
93.8 mi in|~1h 41m|via TX 70
Commerce Street West
414.8 mi in|~7h 32m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Central East Freeway
99.2 mi
1h 46m
State Highway 70
91.6 mi
1h 44m
US Highway 287
81.8 mi
1h 27m
Julius Schepps Freeway
79.4 mi
1h 21m
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi
42m
West 2nd Street
27.8 mi
30m
SH 183 TEXpress
15 mi
14m
Loop 171
9.1 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Central East Freeway
— 99.2 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perryton, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on TX 15
22 ft·3 sec·East Brillhart Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 83
3.2 mi·5 min·South Main Street
3
Continue on US 83
3.5 mi·3 min·US Highway 83
4
Turn right onto TX 70
53 mi·52 min·State Highway 70
5
Turn left onto Loop 171
6.2 mi·6 min·Loop 171
6
At end of road, turn right onto TX 273; Loop 171
0.1 mi·7 sec·State Highway 273
7
Continue on TX 273; Loop 171
2.9 mi·3 min·TX 273; Loop 171
8
At end of road, turn left onto SH 70
22 mi·26 min·State Highway 70
9
Continue on TX 70
0.3 mi·34 sec·I 40 Service Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
11
Merge onto I 40; TX 70
2.4 mi·2 min·I 40; TX 70
12
Take the exit onto TX 70
0.6 mi·1 min·TX 70
Exit 124Toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon
13
Turn slight right
148 ft·6 sec
14
Turn slight right onto TX 70
17 mi·24 min·State Highway 70
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 287; TX 70
28 mi·30 min·West 2nd Street
16
Turn slight right onto US 287
14 mi·13 min·US Highway 287
17
Continue on US 287
0.7 mi·58 sec·Burnett Street
18
Continue on US 287
14 mi·14 min·US Highway 287
19
Continue on US 287
2.8 mi·3 min·Avenue F Northwest
20
Continue on US 287
54 mi·58 min·US Highway 287
21
Continue on US 287
4.1 mi·4 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287
41 mi·42 min·US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 287
4.6 mi·4 min·Northwest Freeway
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
0.6 mi·42 sec·Northwest Freeway
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
25
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287
2.5 mi·3 min·Central Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
0.9 mi·1 min·Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.9 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
97 mi·1 hr 43 min·Central East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on US 81; US 287
4.6 mi·4 min·US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Merge onto I 35W; US 287
2.3 mi·2 min·North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.4 mi·24 sec
Exit 57Toward I 820Use the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward I 820 EastUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
34
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi·24 sec·Northeast Loop
35
Take the exit
0.1 mi·7 sec
Toward I 820 Express East Toll
36
Merge onto I 820 TEXpress
5.5 mi·5 min·I 820 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi·4 min·SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
12 mi·11 min·SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi·3 min·SH 183 TEXpress
40
Merge onto TX 183
0.8 mi·50 sec·John W Carpenter Freeway
41
Merge onto I 35E
3.9 mi·4 min·North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Take the exit
0.1 mi·22 sec
Exit 429BToward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street WestUse the slight right lane.
43
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi·18 sec·North Stemmons Freeway
44
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
45
Turn left onto McKinney Avenue
0.2 mi·24 sec·McKinney Avenue
46
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 75 North
47
Merge onto Spur 366
0.4 mi·37 sec·Woodall Rodgers Freeway
48
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·49 sec
Toward I 45 South: HoustonUse the slight right lane.
49
Merge onto I 45
3.1 mi·3 min·Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
50
Keep slight left at fork onto I 45
76 mi·1 hr 18 min·Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 206Toward FM 833Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
307 ft·10 sec·North Interstate 45
53
Turn left onto FM 833
1.3 mi·3 min·FM 833
54
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75; FM 833
52 ft·1 sec·North State Highway 75
55
Turn left onto FM 833
0.9 mi·1 min·East FM 833
56
Turn right onto County Road 161
10 ft·0 sec·County Road 161
57
Arrive at destination
County Road 161
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of over 9 hours, it's wise to plan for an overnight stop rather than attempting to complete the 498.8 miles in a single day. Consider breaking the trip roughly in half to make the most of your two recommended days. Depart early in the morning to maximize daylight, especially if you're driving during shorter daylight months. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 99.2 miles on Central East Freeway, so plan your refueling stops accordingly.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 249.4 miles from Perryton, TX, or about 4h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.2 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 110 miles or 2h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 249.4 miles or 4h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 249.4 miles or 4h 35m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 59m
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 Perryton, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Perryton, TX
Aim for roughly 249 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Rhode Island, TX
Aim for roughly 249 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 110 miles from Perryton, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Central East Freeway for about 99.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 249.4 mi from Perryton, TX
· 4h 35m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$75.37 one way
$150.74 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg175 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$82.50
$165.00
premium
$4.54
$89.06
$178.11
diesel
$5.61
$110.13
$220.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$75
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$205–$315
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 174.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $52 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
149.6
1
$52.37
$23.94
Efficient EV
124.7
1
$43.64
$19.95
EV Truck/SUV
199.5
2
$69.83
$31.92
Gas CO2
175 kg
EV CO2
58 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Perryton, TX
Evening
in Perryton on Friday
Local time
7:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Evening
in Rhode Island on Friday
Local time
7:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
19 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
9h 3m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Perryton, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 498.8 miles and takes about 9h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central East Freeway, State Highway 70, US Highway 287. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 249 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 249.4 miles from Perryton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $75.37 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 37 significant decision points across 498.8 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 383.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 383.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 414.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Perryton, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon and Commerce Street West.
