Origin
Hawdon, TX
Evening in Hawdon on Thursday
Local time
5:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hawdon, TX to Sugar Land, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hawdon, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Sugar Land, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hawdon, TX to Sugar Land, TX covers 16 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on TX 6, FM 521, Brooks Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.2 miles on TX 6. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 16 miles, with most of the trip on TX 6 and FM 521. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.2 miles on TX 6.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 6 and FM 521. You will hit about 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 16 miles you will encounter 4 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 2.6 miles (TX 6): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (Brooks Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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.
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
TX 6
Turn straight onto TX 6
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
14.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Brooks Street
Turn right onto Brooks Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 90 Alt / US Highway 90A
Turn right onto US 90 Alt / US Highway 90A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 6 | 12.2 mi | 19m |
| FM 521 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Brooks Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 90A | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 6
— 12.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawdon, TX and Sugar Land, 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
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
TX 6
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on TX 6
8.7 mi
·
14 min
·
TX 6
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Brooks Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooks Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto US 90 Alt
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
US Highway 90A
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
US 90 Alt
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.84 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.86 | $5.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Sugar Land, TX
Evening in Sugar Land on Thursday
Local time
5:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
4 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
27m 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 Sugar Land, TX covers 16 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 6, FM 521, Brooks Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 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 $2.42 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 16 miles you will encounter 4 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 2.6 miles (TX 6): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (Brooks Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hawdon, TX to Sugar Land, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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