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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.25 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.92 mi
33.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.92 mi
Kilometers
33.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.25 mi
Kilometers
58.34 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosenberg
Sun, Apr 19, 11:59 PM CDT
Return by in Hawdon
Mon, Apr 20, 12:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawdon
2026-04-19T23:17
Arrive Rosenberg
Sun, Apr 19, 11:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hawdon
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Sugar Land
TX

The fifth most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas.

From Hawdon
14 mi
00h 21m
To Rosenberg
22.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2750 ft · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    891 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2972 ft · 51 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 59 South, I 69 South

    1146 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · Southwest Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 36: Rosenberg

    1408 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Avenue I

    23 m · 1 sec · Avenue I

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Freeway
9.96 mi · 27%
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.87 mi · 5%
1st Street
1.71 mi · 5%
TX 36
0.27 mi · 1%
US 59 South
0.22 mi · 1%
Avenue I
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugar Land
00h 21m from Hawdon
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sugar Land and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Freeman Town Park

Richmond , TX
601 Burnet St, Richmond, TX 77469
Rating 4.8/5 4 reviews City park
Sugar Land City Hall
Meeting point 0.3 mi away

Sugar Land City Hall

Sugar Land , TX
2700 Town Center Blvd N, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Rating 4.5/5 31 reviews City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Houston Police Department Westside

Houston , TX
3203 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77082
Rating 2.8/5 75 reviews Police department,Police station
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

City Hall Park

Richmond , TX
402 Morton St, Richmond, TX 77469
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sugar Land.

BUS

Houston, TX

29 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

31 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

61 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

90 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawdon and Rosenberg. Straight-line distance: 20.92 mi (33.67 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hawdon

Hawdon is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.4788500, -95.4724400
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Rosenberg

#2 Rosenberg

City in Texas

Population39,350
Coordinates29.5571800, -95.8085600
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: FM 521 (-95.472496, 29.478862)
End: Avenue I (-95.808562, 29.557221)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $4.84
Round trip
$9.67
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Hawdon and Rosenberg. The current time is 23:17:13.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.