Origin
Hilton Head Island, SC
Afternoon in Hilton Head Island on Sunday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Drive Time
22h 48m
Distance
1217.8 mi
1,960 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
3-day trip
Fuel Cost
$195
one way
The drive from Hilton Head Island, SC to Fashing, TX covers 1217.8 miles and takes about 22h 48m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 3-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Marshland Road, Cross Island Parkway, William Hilton Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $194.90 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
608.9 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11h 24m into the drive .
At 1217.8 miles and 22h 48m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Marshland Road and Cross Island Parkway.
At 22h 48m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 0 significant decision points across 1217.8 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?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hilton Head Island, SC to Fashing, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marshland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Island Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William Hilton Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fording Island Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Independence Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 16 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island, SC and Fashing, TX.
Start on Allen Road
Turn left onto Marshland Road
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
Merge slight left onto William Hilton Parkway
Continue on Fording Island Road
Continue on Independence Boulevard
Take the exit left toward I 95 South: Savannah
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
Keep slight left to continue on GA 358: Allentown, Danville
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn right
Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Heights Parkway
Turn left onto Vineville Street
Continue on Orange Street
At the end of the road, turn left
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue on Beaver Run Road
Continue on J.R. Allen Freeway
Continue on Phenix City North Bypass
Keep slight right
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Take the exit left toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
Continue on I 65 South: Mobile
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Mississippi
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight right
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward TX 80: San Marcos, Nixon
Continue on Ih 10 East Access Road
Turn left
Turn left onto North Badger Drive
Turn right onto Weir Street
Turn left onto Badgerette Drive
Turn straight onto East Calvert Avenue
Turn left onto South Panna Maria Avenue
Turn right onto West South Line Street
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 608.9 miles or 11h 24m 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 405.9 miles or 7h 36m
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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fashing, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hilton Head Island, SC 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 Hilton Head Island, SC
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 Fashing, TX
Aim for roughly 406 miles and 7.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 608.9 mi from Hilton Head Island, SC · 11h 24m into the drive
Early stop town
Coffee and fuel
304 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
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
913 mi into the route
Best for: Food, fuel, and one last short break
This is a smart final reset before the arrival run into Fashing, TX.
Night 1
406 mi · about 7.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Dadeville, AL after about 406 miles or 7.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
812 mi · about 15.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Newton, TX after about 812 miles or 15.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 220 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 608.9 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 406 miles or 7.6 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
The final approach into Fashing, TX 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 Fashing, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Fashing, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$194.90 one way
$389.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $212.35 | $424.70 |
| premium | $4.78 | $229.08 | $458.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $270.55 | $541.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$195
Hotel (2n)
$160–$280
Meals
$75–$150
Total
$430–$625
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 426.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $128 in charging · 4 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 365.3 | 4 | $127.87 | $58.45 |
| Efficient EV | 304.5 | 3 | $106.56 | $48.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 487.1 | 6 | $170.49 | $77.94 |
Gas CO2
426 kg
EV CO2
142 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Hilton Head Island on Sunday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Fashing on Sunday
Local time
11:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
85°F
Dadeville, AL
304 mi in
84°F
Citronelle, AL
609 mi in
71°F
Pasadena, TX
913 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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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