Trip from Rhode Island, TX to Friona, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 57m

Distance

514.3 mi

828 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$79

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 49m ★

6 AM

8h 57m

8 AM

9h 13m

10 AM

9h 3m

12 PM

9h 1m

3 PM

9h 4m

5 PM

9h 13m

8 PM

8h 53m

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

city in Parmer County, Texas, United States

Friona, TX

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Trip Overview

Rhode Island, TX to Friona, TX is 514.3 miles and takes about 8h 57m via Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and US 84/287, with a fuel budget near $73 and an overnight recommendation. This long-haul drive stays within the Texas Panhandle, primarily traversing the Great Plains region. Given the nearly 9-hour duration, splitting this trip over two days is the most sensible approach, allowing for a more relaxed pace. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward, efficient passage across West Texas.

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

257.2 miles from Rhode Island, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway	194.1 mi	3h 17m
US 84	100.3 mi	1h 40m
US 287	62.8 mi	1h 11m
I 45	40.7 mi	40m
Highway 84	31.4 mi	31m
TX 214	28.6 mi	31m
US Highway 84	24.5 mi	24m
East Highway 84	6.8 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway — 194.1 mi, about 3h 17m

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 72 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,599 veh/hr typical · worst 2,068

Quietest

2 AM

~199 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

190 mi · 3 hr 12 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

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

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84

Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F

Turn straight onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ralls Road

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84

Continue on US 84

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

Continue on US 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

Continue on US 84

4.0 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q South Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 84

6.0 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road

Continue on US 84

11 mi · 11 min · Highway 84

Continue on US 84

25 mi · 24 min · US Highway 84

Continue on US 84

8.0 mi · 7 min · US 84

Continue on US 84

18 mi · 18 min · US 84

Turn right onto US 70; TX 214

0.3 mi · 45 sec · North 1st Street

Turn left onto TX 214

29 mi · 31 min · TX 214

At end of road, turn right onto US 60; TX 214

0.2 mi · 18 sec · West 11th Street

Arrive at destination

US 60; TX 214 Business

Trip Plan

For this 514.3-mile drive, plan for an overnight stop to comfortably break up the nearly 9-hour travel time. Departing in the morning will allow you to reach a good stopping point by mid-afternoon. With two recommended stops, budget time for at least one substantial break in addition to your overnight. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 194.1-mile segment on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, as services can be spread out in this region. The $73 fuel estimate should help you budget accordingly for the full trip.

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 257.2 miles from Rhode Island, TX, or about 4h 30m 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 113 miles or 2h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 257.2 miles or 4h 30m 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 257.2 miles or 4h 30m

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 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Friona, 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 257 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Friona, TX

Aim for roughly 257 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 113 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.

city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Saginaw, TX

170 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

Rotan, TX

339 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

Mount Pleasant, TX

257 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Mount Pleasant, TX after about 257 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Fort Worth, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 113 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Pleasant, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 257.2 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

2.4 mi from route

Play Street Museum - Fort Worth

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+18179302577

Visit website

Paramount Theatre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Abilene, Texas

+13256769620

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

White Settlement, Texas

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18172469719

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 300 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$78.74 one way

$157.49 round trip

$3.89/gal 25.4 MPG avg 180 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.29	$86.90	$173.81
premium	$4.64	$93.91	$187.82
diesel	$6.18	$125.11	$250.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$79

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$209–$319

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 179.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $54 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	154.3	1	$54.00	$24.69
Efficient EV	128.6	1	$45.00	$20.57
EV Truck/SUV	205.7	2	$72.00	$32.92

Gas CO2

180 kg

EV CO2

60 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 Oct 19, 2026

Origin

Rhode Island, TX

Morning in Rhode Island on Tuesday

Local time

9:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Cloudy

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Friona, TX

Morning in Friona on Tuesday

Local time

9:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Clear

SSW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

84°F

Saginaw, TX

170 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

8h 57m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive features 58% on highways, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your time on major roads. The longest continuous stretch on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway is 194.1 miles, offering a period of sustained highway cruising. You'll notice the transition from the more limited-access highway to US 84 and US 287, which will likely involve more local traffic and intersections as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of high-speed travel and more moderate speeds on the latter parts of the route.

58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 194.1 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

At 8h 57m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near I 45.

Driving Effort 6/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 514.3 miles you will encounter 18 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.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

4,022 ft 393 ft

Total Climb

3,663 ft

Total Descent

34 ft

Highest Point

4,022 ft

~514.3 mi in

Elevation Range

3,629 ft

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 Friona, 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

About the Cities

Starting in Rhode Island, TX

Full guide →

“The Ocean State” · Founded 1790

Rhode Island (RI) is the smallest state of the United States of America, tucked between Massachusetts and Connecticut in New England. Nonetheless, it has over 400 mi (640 km) of coastline, courtesy of Narragansett Bay and islands such as Aquidneck Island, home to Newport, the "City by the Sea". While Rhode Island contains the name "island" in its name, most of its area is not on an island.

Top landmarks

• Block Island Southeast Light — lighthouse in Rhode Island, United States
• German corvette Hiddensee — Tarantul-class corvette in East German Navy ship, brought to US for analysis; no...
• Barrington Civic Center Historic District — historic district in Rhode Island, United States

Arriving in Friona, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1906

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

8h 57m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 194.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 257 miles on day one.

Yes — we found about 40 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Friona, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 40 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 9.0 hours each way, a round trip means 17.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Friona, TX before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-20

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Picnic Area

Llano Estacado Picnic Area

Picnic Area

Picnic Area

I-20 Westbound Picnic Area

I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Picnic Area Westbound US 84

Picnic Area Eastbound US 84

Picnic Area

Service Plaza

Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area

Eastland County Westbound Rest Area

Nolan County Eastbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Road Ranger

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Eagles Landing Travel Plaza

QuikTrip

Service Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area

Callahan County Westbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Navarro County Northbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Navarro County Southbound Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Flying J Travel Center

Buc-ee's

Play Street Museum - Fort Worth

Paramount Theatre

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden

12th Armored Division Memorial

The Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore

White Settlement Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Rhode Island, TX

Friona, TX

Same local time

Very similar conditions

8h 57m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Rhode Island, TX

Arriving in Friona, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?