Origin
Ross, TX
Afternoon in Ross on Thursday
Local time
4:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ross, TX to Hewitt, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 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 30m
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.
Ross, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Hewitt, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ross, TX to Hewitt, TX covers 21.3 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, North Jack Kultgen Expressway, North Katy Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21.3 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 (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Ross, TX to Hewitt, TX covers 21.3 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 15 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 9.8 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Dewberry Way.
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 21.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.8 miles (Dewberry Way): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (North Interstate 35): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Dewberry Way
At end of road, turn left onto Dewberry Way
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
North Interstate 35
At end of road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
Navigation decision point
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge onto I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward FM 2063, FM 2113: Sun Valley Boulevard, Spring Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 328
Toward FM 2063, FM 2113: Sun Valley Boulevard,...
5
19.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
East Spring Valley Road
Keep slight right at fork onto East Spring Valley Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 Ross, TX to Hewitt, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 2063 along the way.
Fm 2063
19.1 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 9.8 mi | 9m |
| North Jack Kultgen Expressway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| North Katy Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Sun Valley Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Dewberry Way | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Warren Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Enterprise Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Spring Valley Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 9.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ross, TX and Hewitt, TX.
1
Start on Ross Road
59 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ross Road
2
Turn right onto North Katy Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Katy Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Dewberry Way
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dewberry Way
4
At end of road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
355 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Interstate 35
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South
6
Merge onto I 35; US 77
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 328
Toward FM 2063, FM 2113: Sun Valley Boulevard, Spring Valley Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Enterprise Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Enterprise Boulevard
11
Keep slight right at fork onto East Spring Valley Road
478 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Spring Valley Road
12
Turn right onto FM 2063
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Sun Valley Boulevard
13
Turn left onto East Warren Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Warren Street
14
Turn right onto 1st Street
86 ft
·
2 sec
·
1st Street
15
Arrive at destination
1st Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.80 | $7.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Hewitt, TX
Afternoon in Hewitt on Thursday
Local time
4:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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 cooler 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 Ross, TX to Hewitt, TX covers 21.3 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, North Jack Kultgen Expressway, North Katy Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 miles from Ross, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.22 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 21.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.8 miles (Dewberry Way): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (North Interstate 35): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Ross, TX to Hewitt, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 2063 along the way.
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