Origin
Spearman, TX
Afternoon in Spearman on Thursday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spearman, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
9h 10m
Distance
505.3 mi
813 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$76
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 2m
★
6 AM
9h 10m
8 AM
9h 27m
10 AM
9h 16m
12 PM
9h 14m
3 PM
9h 17m
5 PM
9h 26m
8 PM
9h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spearman, TX
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Rhode Island, TX
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Spearman, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 505.3 miles and takes about 9h 10m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Central East Freeway, State Highway 70, US Highway 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.2 miles on Central East Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $76.35 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
252.7 miles from Spearman, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 505.3 miles and 9h 10m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Central East Freeway and State Highway 70.
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 390 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 505.3 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 390 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 390.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 421.4 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
390 mi into trip
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~7h 6m 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
390.4 mi into trip
|
~7h 6m 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
421.4 mi into trip
|
~7h 39m 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
422.9 mi into trip
|
~7h 42m 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
502.7 mi into trip
|
~9h 4m 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 Spearman, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon and Commerce Street West.
Texas 70 South: Clarendon
100.3 mi in
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~1h 47m
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via TX 70
Commerce Street West
421.4 mi in
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~7h 39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central East Freeway | 99.2 mi | 1h 46m |
| State Highway 70 | 83.4 mi | 1h 35m |
| 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 |
| East Kenneth Avenue | 21.4 mi | 23m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 15 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
Central East Freeway
— 99.2 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spearman, TX and Rhode Island, TX.
1
Start on FM 759; FM 760
177 ft
·
5 sec
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Northwest Court
2
Turn right onto FM 759; FM 760
340 ft
·
7 sec
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Northeast Court Street
3
Continue on FM 759; FM 760
21 mi
·
23 min
·
East Kenneth Avenue
4
Turn right onto TX 70
44 mi
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44 min
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State Highway 70
5
Turn left onto Loop 171
6.2 mi
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6 min
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Loop 171
6
At end of road, turn right onto TX 273; Loop 171
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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State Highway 273
7
Continue on TX 273; Loop 171
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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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
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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
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I 40; TX 70
12
Take the exit onto TX 70
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 70
Exit 124
Toward 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
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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
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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 57
Toward I 820
Use the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 820 East
Use 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 East
Use 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 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Use 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: Houston
Use 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 206
Toward FM 833
Use 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
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 252.7 miles from Spearman, TX, or about 4h 38m 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 111 miles or 2h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 252.7 miles or 4h 38m 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 252.7 miles or 4h 38m
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 8h 6m
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 Spearman, 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.
+
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 Spearman, TX
Aim for roughly 253 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Rhode Island, TX
Aim for roughly 253 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 111 miles from Spearman, 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 252.7 mi from Spearman, TX · 4h 38m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
333 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 Keller, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
253 mi · about 4.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Wichita Falls, TX after about 253 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 111 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 252.7 miles from Spearman, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Central East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 253 miles or 4.6 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Rhode Island, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$76.35 one way
$152.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
177 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $83.57 | $167.15 |
| premium | $4.54 | $90.22 | $180.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $111.56 | $223.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$76
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$206–$316
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 176.8 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 | 151.6 | 1 | $53.06 | $24.25 |
| Efficient EV | 126.3 | 1 | $44.21 | $20.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 202.1 | 2 | $70.74 | $32.34 |
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.
Destination
Rhode Island, TX
Afternoon in Rhode Island on Thursday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 1:54PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 1:45PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
31 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 10m 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 Spearman, TX to Rhode Island, TX covers 505.3 miles and takes about 9h 10m 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. 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 253 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 252.7 miles from Spearman, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $76.35 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 505.3 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 390 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 390.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 421.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Spearman, TX and Rhode Island, TX, road signs point toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon and Commerce Street West.
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