Origin
Meadows Place, TX
Night in Meadows Place on Thursday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meadows Place, TX to Hawdon, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 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 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meadows Place, TX
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Hawdon, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Meadows Place, TX to Hawdon, TX covers 16.7 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 TX 6, Murphy Road, Highway 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on TX 6. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.7 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 (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Meadows Place, TX to Hawdon, TX covers 16.7 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 20 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 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South Kirkwood Road.
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 16.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.3 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Kirkwood Road
Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Kirkwood Road
Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Kirkwood Road
Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Meadows Place, TX to Hawdon, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 521 along the way.
Fm 521
14.3 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 6 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Murphy Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Highway 6 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Farm to Market 521 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Kirkwood Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Dorrance Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| FM 521 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
TX 6
— 4.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadows Place, TX and Hawdon, TX.
1
Start on Dorrance Lane
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dorrance Lane
2
Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Kirkwood Road
3
Continue on South Kirkwood Road
208 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Kirkwood Road
4
Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
97 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Kirkwood Road
5
Continue on South Kirkwood Road
210 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Kirkwood Road
6
Enter roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road
96 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Kirkwood Road
7
Continue on South Kirkwood Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Kirkwood Road
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Merge onto US 90 Alt
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto FM 1092
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Murphy Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto TX 6
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 6
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on TX 6
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
TX 6
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on TX 6
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 6
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on TX 6
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on TX 6
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 6
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on TX 6
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward FM 521
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto FM 521
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Farm to Market 521
20
Arrive at destination
FM 521
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
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
Hawdon, TX
Night in Hawdon on Thursday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
11 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 Meadows Place, TX to Hawdon, TX covers 16.7 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 6, Murphy Road, Highway 6. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Meadows Place, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.52 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 16.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.3 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (South Kirkwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Meadows Place, TX to Hawdon, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 521 along the way.
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