How far is Hawkins, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Hawkins, TX to Houston, TX is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawkins and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawkins and Houston.
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Start on Green Street
133 m · 21 sec · Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Street
119 m · 12 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Beaulah Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Beaulah Street
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 2015
3.2 mi · 4 min · Farm to Market Road 2015
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Turn left onto FM 16 East
635 ft · 13 sec · FM 16 East
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sand Flat Road
2019 ft · 36 sec · Sand Flat Road
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Turn left
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 271
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 271
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Continue on East Gentry Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway
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Continue on North Beckham Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Beckham Avenue
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Turn right onto East Front Street
1962 ft · 42 sec · East Front Street
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Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto West Fourth Street
2096 ft · 35 sec · West Fourth Street
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Continue on West Glenwood Boulevard
1279 ft · 30 sec · West Glenwood Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Vine Avenue
1970 ft · 36 sec · South Vine Avenue
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Continue on Frankston Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Frankston Highway
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Continue on State Highway 155 South
19.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 155 South
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Continue on North Frankston Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway
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Continue on North Elm Street
2213 ft · 31 sec · North Elm Street
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Continue on State Highway 155
20.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 155
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Take the exit left
1329 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Loop 256
3.3 mi · 5 min · Loop 256
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Turn left onto Crockett Road
60.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Crockett Road
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Continue on North Robb Street
7.3 mi · 8 min · North Robb Street
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Continue straight
15 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit straight
2327 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2438 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
63.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont
2168 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Milam Street
2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawkins and Houston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Robb Street
Merge slight left
63.6 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hawkins and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawkins to Houston?
The road trip is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cooper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.9 miles from Hawkins and 120.4 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.57 one way or $61.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hawkins and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Cooper
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cooper.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawkins and Houston. Straight-line distance: 195.43 mi (314.51 km).
#1 Hawkins
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,345 |
| Coordinates | 32.5884700, -95.2041100 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $30.57 | $61.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.40 | $68.80 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $37.14 | $74.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.30 | $64.61 |
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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