Origin
Rosenberg, TX
Evening in Rosenberg on Thursday
Local time
8:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rosenberg, TX to Hawdon, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosenberg, TX
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Hawdon, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Rosenberg, TX to Hawdon, TX covers 28.2 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest Freeway, State Highway 6 South, TX 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on Southwest Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 28.2 miles, with most of the trip on Southwest Freeway and State Highway 6 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.9 miles on Southwest Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southwest Freeway and State Highway 6 South. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Avenue J.
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 28.2 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 0.1 miles (Avenue J): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (TX 36 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Avenue J
Turn right onto Avenue J
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 36 / 1st Street
At end of road, turn left onto TX 36 / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway
Merge onto I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
13.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 109
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
TX 6 / State Highway 6 South
Turn right onto TX 6 / State Highway 6 South
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 Rosenberg, TX to Hawdon, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 521 along the way.
Fm 521
25.8 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Freeway | 9.9 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 6 South | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| TX 6 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Farm to Market 521 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Southwest Freeway Frontage Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| 1st Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Avenue J | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southwest Freeway
— 9.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosenberg, TX and Hawdon, TX.
1
Start on US 90 Alt; FM 1640
267 ft
·
6 sec
·
Avenue I
2
Turn right onto 2nd Street
483 ft
·
23 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Turn right onto Avenue J
341 ft
·
22 sec
·
Avenue J
4
At end of road, turn left onto TX 36
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
5
Turn left onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 69 North, US 59 North
7
Merge onto I 69; US 59
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Southwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 109
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto TX 6
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 6 South
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on TX 6
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
TX 6
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on TX 6
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 6
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on TX 6
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on TX 6
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 6
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on TX 6
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward FM 521
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto FM 521
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Farm to Market 521
18
Arrive at destination
FM 521
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.26 one way
$8.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Thursday
Local time
8:41 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
13 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
41m 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 Rosenberg, TX to Hawdon, TX covers 28.2 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest Freeway, State Highway 6 South, 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 14.1 miles from Rosenberg, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.26 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 28.2 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 0.1 miles (Avenue J): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (TX 36 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Rosenberg, TX to Hawdon, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 521 along the way.
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