How far is Hawdon, TX from Rosenberg, TX?
The driving distance from Hawdon, TX to Rosenberg, TX is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawdon and Rosenberg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawdon and Rosenberg.
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Start on the route
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2750 ft · 2 min
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
891 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
2972 ft · 51 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 59 South, I 69 South
1146 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 36: Rosenberg
1408 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Avenue I
23 m · 1 sec · Avenue I
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue I
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawdon and Rosenberg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
9.96 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Hawdon and Chance Rain Showers near Rosenberg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawdon to Rosenberg?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sugar Land is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Hawdon and 22.2 miles from Rosenberg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.84 one way or $9.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny around Hawdon and Chance Rain Showers near Rosenberg.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Land
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Sugar Land City Hall
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawdon and Rosenberg. Straight-line distance: 20.92 mi (33.67 km).
#1 Hawdon
Hawdon is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.4788500, -95.4724400 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rosenberg
City in Texas
| Population | 39,350 |
| Coordinates | 29.5571800, -95.8085600 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avenue I (-95.808562, 29.557221)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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