Origin
Missouri City, TX
Evening in Missouri City on Friday
Local time
8:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Missouri City, TX to Hawdon, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Missouri City, TX
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Hawdon, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Missouri City, TX to Hawdon, TX is 12.9 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Texas Parkway and Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick hop stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or as a short connecting leg to a larger journey. You'll primarily be on well-maintained roads, making it a simple and efficient trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route leans heavily towards highway driving, with 70% of the journey on these faster roadways. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 3 miles on Texas Parkway, providing a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. The drive is largely focused on efficient travel, moving you from point A to point B without significant detours or slower, winding roads. Expect a profile that prioritizes getting you there swiftly, characteristic of a highway-focused experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 5th Street.
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 12.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (FBP / Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
5th Street
At end of road, turn right onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward FBP Toll South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward FBP Toll South
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward TX 6
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 6
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Texas Highway 6 Frontage Road
Turn left onto Texas Highway 6 Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Missouri City, TX and Hawdon, TX, road signs point toward Fbp Toll South and Fm 521.
Fbp Toll South
4.1 mi in
|
~7m
Fm 521
10.5 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Parkway | 3 mi | 5m |
| Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| TX 6 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Farm to Market 521 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| McHard Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Fort Bend Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Texas Highway 6 Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Orchard Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Texas Parkway
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Missouri City, TX and Hawdon, TX.
1
Start on this road
33 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
229 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto Orchard Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Orchard Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto 5th Street
269 ft
·
13 sec
·
5th Street
5
Turn left onto FM 2234
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Texas Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on FM 2234
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McHard Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward FBP Toll South
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto FBP
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Fort Bend Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Bend Parkway
Toward TX 6
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn left onto Texas Highway 6 Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Texas Highway 6 Frontage Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn straight onto TX 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 6
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on TX 6
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 6
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on TX 6
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward FM 521
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto FM 521
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Farm to Market 521
17
Arrive at destination
FM 521
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.13 | $4.27 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
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 · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in Hawdon on Friday
Local time
8:15 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
8 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
22m 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 Missouri City, TX to Hawdon, TX covers 12.9 miles and takes about 22m 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 6.5 miles from Missouri City, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.95 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 12.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (FBP / Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Missouri City, TX and Hawdon, TX, road signs point toward Fbp Toll South and Fm 521.
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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