Trip from Fashing, TX to Hilton Head Island, SC

Drive Time

22h 51m

Distance

1218.2 mi

1,961 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

3-day trip

Fuel Cost

$186

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 61 min

4 AM

22h 31m ★

6 AM

22h 51m

8 AM

23h 32m

10 AM

23h 6m

12 PM

23h 1m

3 PM

23h 8m

5 PM

23h 30m

8 PM

22h 39m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fashing, TX to Hilton Head Island, SC covers 1218.2 miles and takes about 22h 51m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 3-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 65, Creole Nature Trail All-American Road, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 170.3 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $186.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 3 days

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

Break Rhythm

6 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

609.1 miles from Fashing, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 1218.2 miles and 22h 51m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 65 and Creole Nature Trail All-American Road.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 65 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 170.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Creole Nature Trail All-American Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 200.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 39 significant decision points across 1218.2 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 200.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 220.7 miles (I 10 / East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 485.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 39 key points

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

200.2 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in

Take the exit toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

220.7 mi into trip | ~4h 7m in | I 10 / East Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / East Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

485.9 mi into trip | ~9h 1m in

Take the exit toward I 12 East: Hammond

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 159 Toward I 12 East: Hammond

1170.4 mi into trip | ~21h 49m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC

1192.1 mi into trip | ~22h 14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 278 East: Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Sun City, Parris Island, Pinckney National Wildlife Refuge, Sergeant Jasper Park, University of South Carolina Beaufort - Hilton Head Island Campus, Technical College of the Lowcountry - New River Campus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 278 East: Beaufort, Hilton Head Islan...

Towns Along This Route

Between Fashing, TX and Hilton Head Island, SC, road signs point toward Phenix City and Savannah.

Phenix City

908 mi in | ~16h 40m | via US 280

Savannah

1041.5 mi in | ~19h 31m | via I 16

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 65	170.3 mi	3h 4m
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road	155.6 mi	2h 53m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	129 mi	2h 18m
I 10	125.9 mi	2h 9m
East Freeway	115.4 mi	2h 7m
Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway	102.6 mi	1h 50m
West Florida Republic Parkway	85.7 mi	1h 32m
GA 96	65.2 mi	1h 24m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 170.3 mi, about 3h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fashing, TX and Hilton Head Island, SC.

Start on FM 2924

152 ft · 7 sec · FM 2924

Turn left onto FM 99

16 mi · 26 min · Farm to Market Road 99

Turn left onto FM 99

0.4 mi · 43 sec · South Panna Maria Avenue

Turn right onto US 181 Business

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Calvert Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto Badgerette Drive

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Badgerette Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Weir Street

45 ft · 7 sec · Weir Street

Turn left onto TX 80; TX 123

0.3 mi · 43 sec · North Badger Drive

Turn right onto TX 80

28 mi · 30 min · State Highway 80

Continue on TX 80

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

Continue on TX 80; TX 97

27 mi · 29 min · State Highway 80 North

Turn right onto Ih 10 East Access Road

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Ih 10 East Access Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 10 East

Merge onto I 10

126 mi · 2 hr 9 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 10 Toll

3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10; US 90

11 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 10; US 90

5.8 mi · 7 min · East Freeway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

13 mi · 16 min · East Freeway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

96 mi · 1 hr 44 min · East Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

156 mi · 2 hr 53 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 159 Toward I 12 East: Hammond Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Continue on I 12

85 mi · 1 hr 31 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 12

0.7 mi · 43 sec · West Florida Republic Parkway

Exit 85C Toward I 10: Bay Saint Louis

Merge onto I 10

103 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 65 North: Montgomery

Continue on I 65

170 mi · 3 hr 4 min · I 65

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 171 Toward I-85 North: Atlanta

Merge onto I 85

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 85

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto US 280

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 280

Toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City

Keep slight right at fork onto US 280

263 ft · 6 sec · US 280

Merge onto US 280; US 431

21 mi · 24 min · Columbus Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 280; US 431

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 280; US 431

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

284 ft · 9 sec

Merge onto US 80

31 mi · 37 min · US 80

Use the slight right lane.

Continue on US 80; GA 22; GA 41; GA 540

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 80; GA 22; GA 41; GA 540

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 96; GA 540

39 mi · 46 min · GA 96; GA 540

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto GA 96

2.7 mi · 3 min · GA 96

Use the right lane.

Continue on GA 96

352 ft · 10 sec · Orange Street

Continue on GA 96

0.6 mi · 1 min · Vineville Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 341; GA 7; GA 96

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto GA 96

0.2 mi · 36 sec · GA 96

Use the left lane.

Continue on GA 96

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Church Street

Continue on GA 96

7.3 mi · 9 min · Miami Valley Road

Continue on GA 96

2.8 mi · 3 min · GA 96

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on GA 96

0.3 mi · 27 sec · GA 96

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 96

1.6 mi · 2 min · GA 96

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 96

2.2 mi · 3 min · GA 96

Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.

Continue on GA 96

1.2 mi · 1 min · GA 96

Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.

Continue on GA 96

15 mi · 20 min · GA 96

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto GA 358

3.6 mi · 4 min · GA 358

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 16

129 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Toward Savannah

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 57 sec

Toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 95

21 mi · 22 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward US 278: Beaufort, Hilton Head Island

Keep slight right at fork

408 ft · 11 sec

Toward US 278 East: Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Sun City, Parris Island, Pinckney National Wildlife Refuge, Sergeant Jasper Park, University of South Carolina Beaufort - Hilton Head Island Campus, Technical College of the Lowcountry - New River Campus

Merge onto US 278

6.0 mi · 6 min · Independence Boulevard

Continue on US 278

11 mi · 14 min · Fording Island Road

Continue on US 278

3.8 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 278

2.4 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec

Turn left onto Marshland Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Marshland Road

Turn right onto Allen Road

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Allen Road

Arrive at destination

Allen Road

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 3-day trip.

Plan roughly 6 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 609.1 miles from Fashing, TX, or about 11h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 170.3 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 220 miles or 4h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 609.1 miles or 11h 15m 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 406.1 miles or 7h 32m

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 21h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilton Head Island, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fashing, 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 3-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fashing, TX

Aim for roughly 406 miles and 7.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Keep the middle miles efficient

Aim for roughly 406 miles and 7.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 3

Finish the approach into Hilton Head Island, SC

Aim for roughly 406 miles and 7.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 220 miles from Fashing, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 3-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 6 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 170.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 609.1 mi from Fashing, TX · 11h 15m into the drive

Early stop town

Coffee and fuel

Pasadena, TX

305 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.

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Citronelle, AL

609 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 Citronelle, AL

Late stop town

Final reset

Dadeville, AL

914 mi into the route

Best for: Food, fuel, and one last short break

This is a smart final reset before the arrival run into Hilton Head Island, SC.

Overnight Options

Night 1

Newton, TX

406 mi · about 7.6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Newton, TX after about 406 miles or 7.6 hours of driving.

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Night 2

Dadeville, AL

812 mi · about 15.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Dadeville, AL after about 812 miles or 15.2 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Houston, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 220 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saucier, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 609.1 miles from Fashing, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 170.3 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 406 miles or 7.6 hours on the road.

Arriving in Hilton Head Island, SC

The final approach into Hilton Head Island, SC 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 Hilton Head Island, SC.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Hilton Head Island, SC 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

$186.09 one way

$372.17 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 426 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$203.93	$407.86
premium	$4.59	$220.19	$440.37
diesel	$5.64	$270.64	$541.28

Estimated Tolls: $0.23

Katy Tollway (3.2 mi) $0.23

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$186

Tolls

Hotel (2n)

$160–$280

Meals

$75–$150

Total

$421–$616

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 426.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $128 in charging · 4 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	365.5	4	$127.91	$58.47
Efficient EV	304.6	3	$106.59	$48.73
EV Truck/SUV	487.3	6	$170.55	$77.96

Gas CO2

426 kg

EV CO2

143 kg (66% less)

This is a long EV road trip requiring 4 charging stops. Plan your route around charger locations and allow extra time for charging.

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

Fashing, TX

Morning in Fashing on Monday

Local time

7:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hilton Head Island, SC

Morning in Hilton Head Island on Monday

Local time

8:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°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 later

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

Temperature spread

6 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

22h 51m 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 Fashing, TX to Hilton Head Island, SC covers 1218.2 miles and takes about 22h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, Creole Nature Trail All-American Road, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. 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 3-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 406 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 609.1 miles from Fashing, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $186.09 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 6 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.