Origin
Sugar Land, TX
Evening in Sugar Land on Thursday
Local time
7:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sugar Land, TX to Hawdon, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sugar Land, TX
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Hawdon, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Sugar Land, TX to Hawdon, TX covers 16.2 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 6 South, TX 6, Farm to Market 521 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on State Highway 6 South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 16.2 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 6 South and TX 6. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.7 miles on State Highway 6 South.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 6 South is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 6 South and TX 6. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 90 Alt / US Highway 90A.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 16.2 miles you will encounter 5 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 (US 90 Alt / US Highway 90A): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Brooks Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (TX 6 / State Highway 6 South): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 90 Alt / US Highway 90A
Continue onto US 90 Alt / US Highway 90A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Brooks Street
Turn left onto Brooks Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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TX 6 / State Highway 6 South
Turn left onto TX 6 / State Highway 6 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
13.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn slight right toward FM 521
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FM 521
3
14.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
FM 521 / Farm to Market 521
Turn right onto FM 521 / Farm to Market 521
Navigation decision point
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 Sugar Land, TX to Hawdon, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 521 along the way.
Fm 521
13.8 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 6 South | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| TX 6 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Farm to Market 521 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Brooks Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 90A | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| FM 521 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Highway 6 South
— 7.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Land, TX and Hawdon, TX.
1
Start on US 90 Alt
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
US Highway 90A
2
Continue on US 90 Alt
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
US Highway 90A
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Brooks Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooks Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto TX 6
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 6 South
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on TX 6
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
TX 6
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on TX 6
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 6
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on TX 6
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on TX 6
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 6
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on TX 6
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward FM 521
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto FM 521
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Farm to Market 521
12
Arrive at destination
FM 521
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
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
Evening in Hawdon on Thursday
Local time
7:56 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
4 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
27m 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 Sugar Land, TX to Hawdon, TX covers 16.2 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 6 South, TX 6, Farm to Market 521. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 miles from Sugar Land, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.45 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 16.2 miles you will encounter 5 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 (US 90 Alt / US Highway 90A): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Brooks Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (TX 6 / State Highway 6 South): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Sugar Land, TX to Hawdon, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 521 along the way.
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