How far is Ross, TX from Hewitt, TX?
The driving distance from Ross, TX to Hewitt, TX is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ross and Hewitt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ross and Hewitt.
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Start on Ross Road
18 m · 5 sec · Ross Road
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Turn right onto North Katy Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Katy Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dewberry Way
2332 ft · 2 min · Dewberry Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
108 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 77 South
1807 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
7.4 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
2.4 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2063, FM 2113: Sun Valley Boulevard, Spring Valley Road
1826 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Enterprise Boulevard
1447 ft · 29 sec · Enterprise Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on East Spring Valley Road
146 m · 10 sec · East Spring Valley Road
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Turn right onto Sun Valley Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sun Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Warren Street
1606 ft · 1 min · East Warren Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
26 m · 3 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ross and Hewitt.
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.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
7.41 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Ross and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Hewitt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ross to Hewitt?
The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Ross and 10.8 miles from Hewitt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Ross and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Hewitt.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ross and Hewitt. Straight-line distance: 18.26 mi (29.39 km).
#1 Ross
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
| Population | 272 |
| Coordinates | 31.7185000, -97.1191700 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hewitt
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 15,113 |
| Coordinates | 31.4623900, -97.1958400 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street (-97.195863, 31.462379)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.66 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
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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