Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fulshear, TX
Al d'Vilas
Hawdon, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Fulshear to Hawdon is 35.2 miles and takes about 52 minutes via West Grand Parkway South and TX 6, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Texas and the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. You'll primarily be on highway, making it a quick transit between two points. Consider this an easy option if you need to cover this specific stretch without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Grand Parkway South | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| TX 6 | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 6 South Frontage Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| FM 1093 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| East US Highway 90A | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Farm to Market 521 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Farm to Market 1093 Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Westpark Tollway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fulshear, TX and Hawdon, TX.
Start on this road
Turn straight onto FM 359; FM 1093
Continue on FM 359; FM 1093
Take the ramp
Continue on WPT
Take the exit
Turn straight onto FM 1093
Continue on FM 1093
Turn right onto TX 99
Take the ramp
Merge onto TX 99
Take the exit onto TX 99
Turn left onto US 90 Alt
Turn right onto State Highway 6 South Frontage Road
Continue on TX 6
Continue on TX 6
Continue on TX 6
Continue on TX 6
Continue on TX 6
Continue on TX 6
Turn slight right
Turn right onto FM 521
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Fulshear, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.5 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward TX 99: Frontage Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto TX 99 / West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward TX 99 Toll South
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto TX 99 toward US 90 Alternate, FM 1464: Sandhill Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto State Highway 6 South Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.28 one way
$10.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| premium | $4.57 | $6.33 | $12.65 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Fulshear on Sunday
Local time
4:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Hawdon on Sunday
Local time
4:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is 81% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on faster roads. The longest stretch without a turn is 8.5 miles on West Grand Parkway South. You'll experience highway driving for the majority of the trip before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a good amount of merging and exiting as you navigate the highway sections.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Grand Parkway South and TX 6. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in.
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 35.2 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 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (TX 99 / West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
35 ft
Total Descent
103 ft
Highest Point
132 ft
~2.5 mi in
Elevation Range
71 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fulshear, TX and Hawdon, TX, road signs point toward Wpt East and Fm 521.
Wpt East
Fm 521
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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