Origin
Winnsboro, TX
Late night in Winnsboro on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winnsboro, TX to Hawkins, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Wikimedia Commons
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.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Late night in Hawkins on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
15 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.4 mi on Farm-to-Market Road 2869.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
About the Cities
Starting in Winnsboro, TX
Full guide →Founded 1855
Arriving in Hawkins, TX
Full guide →Founded 1941
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.4 miles on Farm-to-Market Road 2869. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hawkins, TX before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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