Origin
Winnsboro, TX
Evening in Winnsboro on Thursday
Local time
5:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winnsboro, TX to Hawkins, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winnsboro, TX
Robert So
Hawkins, TX
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Trip Overview
This quick 29.3-mile drive from Winnsboro, Texas, to Hawkins, Texas, is designed for a single day, taking about 40 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Farm-to-Market Road 2869 and FM 14 forming key parts of the journey. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $4, this trip is budget-friendly for a short excursion. The route offers a straightforward local feel, making it ideal for a spontaneous outing or a quick connection between these two Great Plains communities within Texas. No overnight stays are necessary for this brief, manageable distance.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, characterized by its 16% highway share. The majority of your time will be spent on a network of local roads, including Farm-to-Market Road 2869 and Gilmer Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.4 miles on Farm-to-Market Road 2869, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. This drive is less about sweeping vistas and more about navigating the local Texas landscape directly between towns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Farm-to-Market Road 2869 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near FM 312 / North Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FM 312 / North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Carnegie Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (FM 49; FM 2869 / Farm-to-Market Road 49): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 312 / North Walnut Street
Turn right onto FM 312 / North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Carnegie Street
Turn left onto East Carnegie Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
FM 49; FM 2869 / Farm-to-Market Road 49
Turn right onto FM 49; FM 2869 / Farm-to-Market Road 49
Navigation decision point
4
18.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
FM 2869 / Farm-to-Market Road 2869
Turn left onto FM 2869 / Farm-to-Market Road 2869
Navigation decision point
5
29.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Green Street
Turn right onto Green Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farm-to-Market Road 2869 | 22.4 mi | 29m |
| FM 14 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Gilmer Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 852 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Carnegie Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 49 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Broadway Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Forest Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Farm-to-Market Road 2869
— 22.4 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winnsboro, TX and Hawkins, TX.
1
Start on TX 11
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East Broadway Street
2
Turn right onto FM 312
297 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Walnut Street
3
Turn left onto East Carnegie Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Carnegie Street
4
Turn straight onto Gilmer Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Gilmer Road
5
Continue on FM 852
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Farm-to-Market Road 852
6
Turn right onto FM 2869
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 2869
7
Turn right onto FM 49; FM 2869
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Farm-to-Market Road 49
8
Turn left onto FM 2869
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 2869
9
Turn left onto FM 14
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
FM 14
10
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
355 ft
·
12 sec
·
Forest Avenue
11
Turn right onto Green Street
230 ft
·
10 sec
·
Green Street
12
Arrive at destination
Green Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.43 one way
$8.85 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
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
Hawkins, TX
Evening in Hawkins on Thursday
Local time
5:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
14 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
40m 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 Winnsboro, TX to Hawkins, TX covers 29.3 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Farm-to-Market Road 2869, FM 14, Gilmer Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Winnsboro, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.43 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 is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FM 312 / North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Carnegie Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (FM 49; FM 2869 / Farm-to-Market Road 49): Navigation decision point.
The route from Winnsboro, TX to Hawkins, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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