Origin
Hewitt, TX
Evening in Hewitt on Thursday
Local time
6:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hewitt, TX to Ross, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hewitt, TX
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Ross, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Hewitt, TX to Ross, TX covers 22 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Purple Heart Trail, South Jack Kultgen Expressway, Ross Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Hewitt, TX to Ross, TX covers 22 miles and takes about 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near FM 2113 / East Spring Valley Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (FM 2113 / East Spring Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
FM 2113 / East Spring Valley Road
Turn left onto FM 2113 / East Spring Valley Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge onto I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
19.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward FM 3149: Tours Road, Ross Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 346
Toward FM 3149: Tours Road, Ross Road
4
22 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
North Katy Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Katy Road
Navigation decision point
4
22 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Ross Road
Turn right onto Ross Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 10.3 mi | 10m |
| South Jack Kultgen Expressway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Ross Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Interstate 35 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 1st Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Spring Valley Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Flint Rock Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Katy Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 10.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hewitt, TX and Ross, TX.
1
Start on 1st Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
2
Continue on Flint Rock Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Flint Rock Road
3
Turn left onto FM 2113
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Valley Road
4
Take the ramp
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35 North
5
Merge onto I 35
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 35; US 77
7.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 346
Toward FM 3149: Tours Road, Ross Road
9
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Interstate 35
10
Turn left onto Ross Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ross Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto North Katy Road
104 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Katy Road
12
Turn right onto Ross Road
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ross Road
13
Arrive at destination
Ross Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.32 one way
$6.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Ross, TX
Evening in Ross on Thursday
Local time
6:56 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
21 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
28m 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 Hewitt, TX to Ross, TX covers 22 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, South Jack Kultgen Expressway, Ross Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 miles from Hewitt, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.32 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 is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (FM 2113 / East Spring Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Hewitt, TX to Ross, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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