Origin
Hawdon, TX
Late night in Hawdon on Saturday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hawdon, TX to Missouri City, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hawdon, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Missouri City, TX
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Trip Overview
Hawdon, TX to Missouri City, TX is 12.8 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Texas Parkway, Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road, and TX 6, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, primarily highway-focused drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick trip where you want to minimize travel time. You'll be on the road for less than half an hour, making it perfect for a last-minute outing or a segment of a larger journey. Plan for a straightforward commute with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the journey utilizing major roads. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced driving, including a continuous 3.2 miles on Texas Parkway. The route progresses by transitioning onto the Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road and then TX 6, offering a consistent experience with limited local road detours. Expect a smooth and efficient drive, largely characterized by well-maintained, high-speed thoroughfares designed for direct travel between these two points.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Texas Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Texas Parkway and Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
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 12.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.9 miles (FBP / Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FBP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward FBP North
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
FBP / Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road
Merge onto FBP / Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward FM 2234
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FM 2234
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
FM 2234 / McHard Road
Turn left onto FM 2234 / McHard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hawdon, TX and Missouri City, TX, road signs point toward Fbp North and Fm 2234.
Fbp North
5.5 mi in
|
~10m
Fm 2234
8.4 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Parkway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| TX 6 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| FM 521 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| McHard Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Fort Bend Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Texas Highway 6 Frontage Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Texas Parkway
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawdon, TX and Missouri City, TX.
1
Start on FM 521
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 521
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
3
Turn straight onto TX 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 6
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on TX 6
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
TX 6
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on TX 6
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 6
Use the left lane.
6
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
7
Continue on Texas Highway 6 Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Texas Highway 6 Frontage Road
8
Turn slight right
185 ft
·
10 sec
9
Turn straight onto Fort Bend Parkway
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fort Bend Parkway
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward FBP North
11
Merge onto FBP
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward FM 2234
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto FM 2234
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
McHard Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on FM 2234
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Texas Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the ramp
76 ft
·
3 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.93 one way
$3.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.18
Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road
(2.6 mi)
$0.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Missouri City, TX
Late night in Missouri City on Saturday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hawdon, TX to Missouri City, TX covers 12.8 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Texas Parkway, Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road, TX 6. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 miles from Hawdon, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.9 miles (FBP / Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hawdon, TX and Missouri City, TX, road signs point toward Fbp North and Fm 2234.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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