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Trip from Rhode Island, TX to Farwell, TX

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Drive Time

8h 48m

Distance

507 mi

816 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$77

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8h 41m ★
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9h 4m
10 AM
8h 54m
12 PM
8h 52m
3 PM
8h 55m
5 PM
9h 3m
8 PM
8h 44m

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

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city in and county seat of Parmer County, Texas, United States

Farwell, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rhode Island, TX to Farwell, TX covers 507 miles and takes about 8h 48m 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, US 84, US 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 194.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $76.61 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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

253.5 miles from Rhode Island, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

At 507 miles and 8h 48m 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 US 84.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 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 194.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

At 8h 48m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near I 45.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 507 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 17 key points

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

5
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.
8
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
7
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
7
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
6
300 mi into trip | ~5h 13m in | US 84

Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

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

Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Rhode Island, TX and Farwell, TX, road signs point toward Fort Worth and Lubbock.

Fort Worth

43.1 mi in | ~45m | via US 287

Lubbock

300 mi in | ~5h 13m | via US 84

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway 194.1 mi 3h 17m
US 84 121.5 mi 2h 2m
US 287 62.8 mi 1h 11m
I 45 40.7 mi 40m
Highway 84 31.4 mi 31m
US Highway 84 24.5 mi 24m
East Highway 84 6.8 mi 6m
Clovis Road 6 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway — 194.1 mi, about 3h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on County Road 161

10 ft · 7 sec · County Road 161
2

Turn left onto FM 833

0.9 mi · 1 min · East FM 833
3

Turn right onto TX 75; FM 833

52 ft · 2 sec · North State Highway 75
4

Turn left onto FM 833

0.7 mi · 1 min · West FM 833
5

Continue on FM 833

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 833
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
7

Merge onto I 45

41 mi · 40 min · I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

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.
9

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.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

190 mi · 3 hr 12 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West: Abilene Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84
Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84
13

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F
14

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F
15

Turn straight onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ralls Road
16

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street
17

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
18

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84
19

Continue on US 84

4.6 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
20

Continue on US 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84
21

Continue on US 84

4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
22

Continue on US 84

4.0 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q South Drive
Use the left lane.
23

Turn left onto US 84

6.0 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road
24

Continue on US 84

11 mi · 11 min · Highway 84
25

Continue on US 84

25 mi · 24 min · US Highway 84
26

Continue on US 84

8.0 mi · 7 min · US 84
27

Continue on US 84

39 mi · 40 min · US 84
28

Turn left onto FM 292

0.4 mi · 42 sec · 9th Street
29

Turn right onto Avenue E

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Avenue E
30

Arrive at destination

Avenue E

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 253.5 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 4h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 194.1 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 112 miles or 2h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 253.5 miles or 4h 26m 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 253.5 miles or 4h 26m

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 46m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, TX

Aim for roughly 254 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Farwell, TX

Aim for roughly 254 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 112 miles from Rhode Island, 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 Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 194.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 253.5 mi from Rhode Island, TX · 4h 26m into the drive

city and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Fort Worth, TX

167 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.

city in Texas

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Rotan, TX

335 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 Rotan, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Stephenville, TX

254 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Stephenville, TX after about 254 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Fort Worth, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 112 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brownwood, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 253.5 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 194.1 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 254 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

Arriving in Farwell, TX

The final approach into Farwell, 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 Farwell, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Farwell, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$76.61 one way

$153.22 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 177 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $83.85 $167.71
premium $4.54 $90.52 $181.04
diesel $5.61 $111.94 $223.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$77

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$207–$317

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 177.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 152.1 1 $53.23 $24.34
Efficient EV 126.8 1 $44.36 $20.28
EV Truck/SUV 202.8 2 $70.98 $32.45

Gas CO2

177 kg

EV CO2

59 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Rhode Island, TX

Late night in Rhode Island on Wednesday

Local time

4:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 10:42AM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 13 at 10:42AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Farwell, TX

Late night in Farwell on Wednesday

Local time

4:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°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

3 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

8h 48m 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 Farwell, TX covers 507 miles and takes about 8h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, US 84, 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 254 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 253.5 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 $76.61 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 507 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Between Rhode Island, TX and Farwell, TX, road signs point toward Fort Worth and Lubbock.

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