Trip from Rhode Island, TX to Canutillo, TX

Drive Time

12h 12m

Distance

720.2 mi

1,159 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$110

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

12h 2m ★

6 AM

12h 13m

8 AM

12h 35m

10 AM

12h 21m

12 PM

12h 18m

3 PM

12h 22m

5 PM

12h 34m

8 PM

12h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Rhode Island, TX

Beth Fitzpatrick

Trip Overview

The drive from Rhode Island, TX to Canutillo, TX covers 720.2 miles and takes about 12h 12m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, I 10, US 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 432.8 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $110.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

360.1 miles from Rhode Island, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 720.2 miles and 12h 12m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and I 10.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 432.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

At 12h 12m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near I 45.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 720.2 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 2.4 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.1 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.9 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 45

Merge onto I 45

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

43.1 mi into trip | ~45m in | US 287

Take the exit onto US 287 toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 247 Toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth

105.9 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 20 West

109.9 mi into trip | ~2h in | I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West: Abilene

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 20 West: Abilene

714.3 mi into trip | ~12h 3m in | I 10; US 85; US 180 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 85; US 180 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Rhode Island, TX to Canutillo, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Worth along the way.

Fort Worth

43.1 mi in | ~45m | via US 287

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway	432.8 mi	7h 12m
I 10	175.6 mi	2h 54m
US 287	62.8 mi	1h 11m
I 45	40.7 mi	40m
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro	3.9 mi	4m
East FM 833	0.9 mi	1m
Talbot Avenue	0.8 mi	1m
North Desert Boulevard	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway — 432.8 mi, about 7h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island, TX and Canutillo, TX.

Start on County Road 161

10 ft · 7 sec · County Road 161

Turn left onto FM 833

0.9 mi · 1 min · East FM 833

Turn right onto TX 75; FM 833

52 ft · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

Turn left onto FM 833

0.7 mi · 1 min · West FM 833

Continue on FM 833

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 833

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Merge onto I 45

41 mi · 40 min · I 45

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 287

63 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US 287

Exit 247 Toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

4.0 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Toward I 20 West Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

429 mi · 7 hr 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Toward I 20 West: Abilene Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10

176 mi · 2 hr 54 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 85; US 180

3.9 mi · 4 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

493 ft · 12 sec

Turn straight onto North Desert Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Desert Boulevard

Turn left onto Loop 375

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive

Turn right onto Loop 375

0.8 mi · 1 min · Talbot Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto TX 20

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Doniphan Drive

Arrive at destination

TX 20

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 360.1 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 6h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 432.8 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 158 miles or 2h 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 360.1 miles or 6h 10m 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 360.1 miles or 6h 10m

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 11h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canutillo, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Rhode Island, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Rhode Island, TX

Aim for roughly 360 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Canutillo, TX

Aim for roughly 360 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 158 miles from Rhode Island, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 432.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 360.1 mi from Rhode Island, TX · 6h 10m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Burleson, TX

238 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Odessa, TX

475 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Odessa, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Sweetwater, TX

360 mi · about 6.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 360 miles or 6.1 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Fort Worth, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 158 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Spring, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 360.1 miles from Rhode Island, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 432.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 360 miles or 6.1 hours on the road.

Arriving in Canutillo, TX

The final approach into Canutillo, 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 Canutillo, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Canutillo, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chamizal National Memorial

National Memorial

Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 695.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$110.01 one way

$220.03 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 252 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$120.56	$241.13
premium	$4.59	$130.17	$260.35
diesel	$5.64	$160.00	$320.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$110

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$240–$350

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 252 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $76 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	216.1	2	$75.62	$34.57
Efficient EV	180.1	2	$63.02	$28.81
EV Truck/SUV	288.1	3	$100.83	$46.09

Gas CO2

252 kg

EV CO2

84 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Rhode Island, TX

Morning in Rhode Island on Monday

Local time

6:13 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Canutillo, TX

Late night in Canutillo on Monday

Local time

5:13 AM

MDT

Current temp

48°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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

16 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

12h 12m 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 Rhode Island, TX to Canutillo, TX covers 720.2 miles and takes about 12h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, I 10, US 287. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

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 360 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 360.1 miles from Rhode Island, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $110.01 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Rhode Island, TX to Canutillo, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Worth along the way.

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