How far is Meadows Place, TX from Hawdon, TX?

The driving distance from Meadows Place, TX to Hawdon, TX is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
16.71 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.79 mi
22.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.79 mi
Kilometers
22.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.71 mi
Kilometers
26.89 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawdon
Mon, Apr 20, 1:06 AM CDT
Return by in Meadows Place
Mon, Apr 20, 1:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meadows Place
2026-04-20T00:38
Arrive Hawdon
Mon, Apr 20, 1:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Meadows Place
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
Fifth Street
TX

Census designated place

From Meadows Place
8.4 mi
00h 14m
To Hawdon
8.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
72°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Meadows Place and Hawdon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meadows Place and Hawdon.

  1. 1

    Start on Dorrance Lane

    1789 ft · 50 sec · Dorrance Lane

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Kirkwood Road

    8 m · 1 sec · South Kirkwood Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road

    63 m · 4 sec · South Kirkwood Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kirkwood Road

    30 m · 2 sec · South Kirkwood Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road

    64 m · 4 sec · South Kirkwood Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kirkwood Road

    29 m · 2 sec · South Kirkwood Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Kirkwood Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Kirkwood Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1389 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1459 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Murphy Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Murphy Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 6

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 6

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1997 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    33 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto FM 521

    1920 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Farm to Market 521

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Farm to Market 521

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meadows Place and Hawdon.

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 6
7.37 mi · 44%
Murphy Road
3.37 mi · 20%
Farm to Market 521
2.06 mi · 12%
South Kirkwood Road
1.71 mi · 10%
Main Street
1.24 mi · 7%
FM 521
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Murphy Road

Turn straight onto Murphy Road

3.37 mi · 00h 05m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
13.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fifth Street
00h 14m from Meadows Place
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meadows Place and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hawdon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meadows Place to Hawdon?

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Fifth Street is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Meadows Place and 8.3 miles from Hawdon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meadows Place and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hawdon.

Stop Ideas Near Fifth Street

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 Fifth Street and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.7 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 5.3 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 12.7 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 12.9 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 Fifth Street.

BUS

Houston, TX

24 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

26 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

82 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meadows Place and Hawdon. Straight-line distance: 13.79 mi (22.2 km).

Meadows Place

#1 Meadows Place

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

Population4,813
Coordinates29.6513400, -95.5880000
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Hawdon

Hawdon is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.4788500, -95.4724400
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Meadows Place (-95.588, 29.65134)
End: Hawdon (-95.47244, 29.47885)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.23 L · about $2.23
Round trip
$4.46
1.18 gal · 4.46 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.23 $4.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.59 $2.71 $5.42
Diesel $3.99 $2.36 $4.71

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 Meadows Place and Hawdon. The current time is 00:38:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.