Origin
Hilton Head Island, SC
Night in Hilton Head Island on Saturday
Local time
9:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hilton Head Island, SC to Fashing, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22h 48m
Distance
1217.8 mi
1,960 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
3-day trip
Fuel Cost
$190
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
22h 28m
★
6 AM
22h 49m
8 AM
23h 30m
10 AM
23h 3m
12 PM
22h 59m
3 PM
23h 5m
5 PM
23h 28m
8 PM
22h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hilton Head Island, SC
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Fashing, TX
Mark Direen
Trip Overview
Embarking on the journey from Hilton Head Island, SC, to Fashing, TX, is a significant undertaking spanning 1,217.8 miles and requiring approximately 22 hours and 48 minutes of driving. This long-distance trip is best planned over three days to comfortably cover the distance, rather than attempting it as a single day trip. You'll be covering a large portion of the country, moving from the Southeast region into the Great Plains, with a projected fuel cost of around $195. The route is designed for efficiency, making it a practical choice for reaching your destination with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Best split across 3 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
6 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
608.9 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 514 mi | 9h 19m |
| I 65 | 170.3 mi | 3h 4m |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 128.5 mi | 2h 17m |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 86.4 mi | 1h 33m |
| GA 96 | 71.1 mi | 1h 32m |
| TX 80 | 56.7 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 85 | 43.7 mi | 48m |
| US 280 | 40.6 mi | 46m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 514 mi, about 9h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island, SC and Fashing, TX.
1
Start on Allen Road
0.2 mi
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41 sec
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Allen Road
2
Turn left onto Marshland Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
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Marshland Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
4
Merge onto US 278
2.3 mi
·
2 min
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Cross Island Parkway
5
Merge onto US 278
3.9 mi
·
4 min
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William Hilton Parkway
6
Continue on US 278
11 mi
·
15 min
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Fording Island Road
7
Continue on US 278
6.3 mi
·
7 min
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Independence Boulevard
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
9
Merge onto I 95
21 mi
·
22 min
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I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 99
Toward I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
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33 sec
Exit 99
Toward I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
12
Merge onto I 16
129 mi
·
2 hr 17 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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48 sec
Toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
14
Keep slight left at fork
97 ft
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5 sec
Toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
15
Turn left onto GA 358
3.9 mi
·
5 min
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GA 358
16
At end of road, turn left onto GA 96
32 mi
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44 min
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GA 96
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto GA 96
0.4 mi
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52 sec
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GA 96
Use the right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 341; GA 7; GA 96
120 ft
·
3 sec
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Oakland Heights Parkway
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto GA 96
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Vineville Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on GA 96
2.7 mi
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4 min
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Orange Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto GA 96; GA 540
39 mi
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46 min
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GA 96; GA 540
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on US 80; GA 22; GA 41; GA 540
0.8 mi
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1 min
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US 80; GA 22; GA 41; GA 540
23
Continue on US 80; GA 22; GA 540
17 mi
·
20 min
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US 80; GA 22; GA 540
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on US 80; GA 22; GA 540
7.8 mi
·
10 min
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Beaver Run Road
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 80; GA 22; GA 540
3.8 mi
·
4 min
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J.R. Allen Freeway
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 80
2.4 mi
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2 min
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Phenix City North Bypass
27
Keep slight right at fork
337 ft
·
8 sec
Use the slight right lane.
28
Merge onto US 280; US 431
1.3 mi
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1 min
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US 280; US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on US 280; US 431
21 mi
·
24 min
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US 280; US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Take the exit onto US 280
18 mi
·
19 min
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US 280
Toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on I 85
44 mi
·
47 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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I 85
Toward I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
33
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I-65 South: Mobile
34
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
this road
Exit 171
Toward I 65 South: Mobile
35
Merge onto I 65; US 82
170 mi
·
3 hr 4 min
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I 65; US 82
36
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 10 West: Mississippi
37
Merge onto I 10
103 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight right at fork onto I 12
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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West Florida Republic Parkway
Toward I 12, I 59: Hammond, Baton Rouge, Hattiesburg
39
Continue on I 12
86 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Exit 267B
Toward I 12: Hammond, Baton Rouge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Merge onto I 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 10
Use the slight right lane.
41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
408 mi
·
7 hr 24 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 628
Toward TX 80: San Marcos, Nixon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Continue on Ih 10 East Access Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Ih 10 East Access Road
44
Turn left onto TX 80
57 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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TX 80
45
Turn left onto TX 80; TX 123
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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North Badger Drive
46
Turn right onto Weir Street
45 ft
·
4 sec
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Weir Street
47
Turn left onto Badgerette Drive
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Badgerette Drive
48
Turn straight onto US 181 Business
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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East Calvert Avenue
49
Turn left onto FM 99
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
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South Panna Maria Avenue
50
Turn right onto FM 99
16 mi
·
26 min
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West South Line Street
51
Turn right onto FM 2924
152 ft
·
3 sec
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FM 2924
52
Arrive at destination
FM 2924
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 22-hour, 1,217.8-mile drive, plan for a three-day itinerary, breaking up the longest stretch of 514 miles on I-10. Starting early in the morning will help you maximize daylight driving and reach your first planned stop with ample time. With six planned stops, you can easily incorporate rest breaks and refuel every few hours. Keep a close eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer segments on I-10, as services can sometimes be spaced out.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 3-day trip.
Plan roughly 6 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 608.9 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC, or about 11h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 514 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 220 miles or 4h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 608.9 miles or 11h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 405.9 miles or 7h 54m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fashing, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hilton Head Island, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 3-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hilton Head Island, SC
Aim for roughly 406 miles and 7.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 406 miles and 7.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Finish the approach into Fashing, TX
Aim for roughly 406 miles and 7.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 220 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC.
This route usually feels better as a 3-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 6 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 514 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Early stop town
Coffee and fuel
304 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
609 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Citronelle, AL
Late stop town
Final reset
913 mi into the route
Best for: Food, fuel, and one last short break
This is a smart final reset before the arrival run into Fashing, TX.
Overnight Options
Night 1
406 mi · about 7.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Dadeville, AL after about 406 miles or 7.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
812 mi · about 15.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Newton, TX after about 812 miles or 15.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 220 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 608.9 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 514 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 406 miles or 7.6 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 385 decision points cluster between mile 47 and 1143.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
47 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
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 99
Toward I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
7
47.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 99
Toward I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
6
176.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
8
309.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 8m in
|
US 280
Take the exit onto US 280 toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Au...
8
1143.4 mi into trip
|
~21h 15m in
Take the exit toward TX 80: San Marcos, Nixon
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 628
Toward TX 80: San Marcos, Nixon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$190.44 one way
$380.87 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
426 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $208.22 | $416.45 |
| premium | $4.70 | $225.39 | $450.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $268.87 | $537.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$190
Hotel (2n)
$160–$280
Meals
$75–$150
Total
$425–$620
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 426.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $128 in charging · 4 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 365.3 | 4 | $127.87 | $58.45 |
| Efficient EV | 304.5 | 3 | $106.56 | $48.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 487.1 | 6 | $170.49 | $77.94 |
Gas CO2
426 kg
EV CO2
142 kg (67% less)
This is a long EV road trip requiring 4 charging stops. Plan your route around charger locations and allow extra time for charging.
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
Fashing, TX
Evening in Fashing on Saturday
Local time
8:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Columbus, GA
304 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 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
22h 48m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economi...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly an interstate experience, with 96% of the drive taking place on major highways like I-10, I-65, and the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. Expect long stretches of consistent driving, including a significant segment of 514 miles on I-10. While the profile is classified as a 'long-distance drive,' its highway-heavy nature means you'll spend most of your time on high-speed, direct routes. The character of the drive is consistent, prioritizing forward momentum across the landscape.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
52 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 514 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 38 significant decision points across 1217.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 47 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 176.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
482 ft
11 ft
Total Climb
918 ft
Total Descent
491 ft
Highest Point
482 ft
~261 mi in
Elevation Range
471 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hilton Head Island, SC and Fashing, TX, road signs point toward Danville, Montgomery, Baton Rouge, Hattiesburg and Nixon.
Danville
176.3 mi in
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~3h 18m
Montgomery
309.5 mi in
|
~6h 8m
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via US 280
Baton Rouge
645.5 mi in
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~12h 12m
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via I 12
Hattiesburg
645.5 mi in
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~12h 12m
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via I 12
Nixon
1143.4 mi in
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~21h 15m
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 514 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 3-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 406 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fashing, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 6 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 47 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 176.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 22.8 hours each way, a round trip means 45.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fashing, TX before the return drive.
How this page is built
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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