State Highway 6 North

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Dublin is the home of Dublin Dr. Pepper. Dublin Dr. Pepper is the last bottling company to use pure cane sugar in their Dr. Pepper, and is only found within a 43 mile radius of Dublin.

Texas State Highway 6 North
SH 6 northbound at the interchange with Loop 340 and Spur 484. SH 6 north joins Loop 340 south for 6.3 miles through Robinson to IH 35 near south Waco. Loop 340 continues northwest to Bellmead, U.S. 84 and IH 35 north. Spur 484 continues the SH 6 roadway westward to U.S. 77 Business near Baylor University. The route of SH 6/Loop 340 was upgraded into a freeway in 2007/08.

SH 6 northbound at the interchange with Loop 340 and Spur 484. SH 6 north joins Loop 340 south for 6.3 miles through Robinson to IH 35 near south Waco. Loop 340 continues northwest to Bellmead, U.S. 84 and IH 35 north. Spur 484 continues the SH 6 roadway westward to U.S. 77 Business near Baylor University. The route of SH 6/Loop 340 was upgraded into a freeway in 2007/08.

10/23/07

Just north of IH 35, the first exit on the SH 6 freeway is Beverly Drive.

Just north of IH 35, the first exit on the SH 6 freeway is Beverly Drive.

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The next exit is FM 3223,

The next exit is FM 3223,

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FM (UR) 3223 travels south to meet FM 1695. The next exit is US 84.

FM (UR) 3223 travels south to meet FM 1695. The next exit is US 84.

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US 84 continues north into downtown Waco.

US 84 continues north into downtown Waco.

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The next exit serves Sanger Ave.

The next exit serves Sanger Ave.

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Advance signage for Loop 396 (old SH 6).

Advance signage for Loop 396 (old SH 6).

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Loop 396, named Bosque Boulevard, travels through Waco to meet IH 35.

Loop 396, named Bosque Boulevard, travels through Waco to meet IH 35.

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Advance signage for Lake Waco Midway Park. This is the first of four exits from SH 6 that serve Lake Waco.

Advance signage for Lake Waco Midway Park. This is the first of four exits from SH 6 that serve Lake Waco.

08/18/05

The next exit serves Lake Waco Speegleville III park. In the background, the beginning of the Lake Waco bridge.

The next exit serves Lake Waco Speegleville III park. In the background, the beginning of the Lake Waco bridge.

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SH 6 crosses Lake Waco on a long bridge.

SH 6 crosses Lake Waco on a long bridge.

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Now across the bridge, travelers find the exit for Lake Waco Speegleville III park.

Now across the bridge, travelers find the exit for Lake Waco Speegleville III park.

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Mileage sign to Valley Mills and Meridian.

Mileage sign to Valley Mills and Meridian.

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Advance signage for Speegleville Road.
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Advance signage for Speegleville Road.

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Speegleville Road exits here.

Speegleville Road exits here.

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The final exit on the SH 6 freeway serves Spur 412, McLaughlin Road.

The final exit on the SH 6 freeway serves Spur 412, McLaughlin Road.

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Spur 412 is the old alignment of SH 6. This alignment was renamed to Spur 412 in 1965 with the construction of Lake Waco, as the remainder of the road was flooded with the construction of the lake.

Spur 412 is the old alignment of SH 6. This alignment was renamed to Spur 412 in 1965 with the construction of Lake Waco, as the remainder of the road was flooded with the construction of the lake.

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Mileage sign to Valley Mills and Meridian, as SH 6 returns to a two lane alignment.

Mileage sign to Valley Mills and Meridian, as SH 6 returns to a two lane alignment.

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These two pictures show the rolling hills that SH 6 crosses between Waco and Valley Mills.

These two pictures show the rolling hills that SH 6 crosses between Waco and Valley Mills.

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Old Buzzard's Speed Barn has adopted this stretch of highway.

Old Buzzard's Speed Barn has adopted this stretch of highway.

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SH 317 begins in Belton, and ends at SH 6 in Valley Mills.

SH 317 begins in Belton, and ends at SH 6 in Valley Mills.

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Advance signage for FM 56 in Valley Mills.

Advance signage for FM 56 in Valley Mills.

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FM 56 travels northeast to SH 22 in Laguna Park, then eventually to Tolar.

FM 56 travels northeast to SH 22 in Laguna Park, then eventually to Tolar.

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FM 217 begins in Valley Mills and travels westward to SH 36 at Jonesboro.

FM 217 begins in Valley Mills and travels westward to SH 36 at Jonesboro.

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East of Valley Mills, SH 6 resumes a two lane configuration.

East of Valley Mills, SH 6 resumes a two lane configuration.

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The next intersection serves FM 854.

The next intersection serves FM 854.

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FM 854 forms a short loop between FM 217 and SH 6.

FM 854 forms a short loop between FM 217 and SH 6.

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Advance signage for FM 2602. FM 2602 connects SH 6 and FM 217 near Mosheim. We are approaching Clifton at this point.

Advance signage for FM 2602. FM 2602 connects SH 6 and FM 217 near Mosheim. We are approaching Clifton at this point.

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Advance signage for FM 219 in Clifton.

Advance signage for FM 219 in Clifton.

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FM 219 is a 92 mile Farm to Market road that parallels SH 6 between Clifton and Dublin, then continues west to eventually end at Huckabay and SH 108.

FM 219 is a 92 mile Farm to Market road that parallels SH 6 between Clifton and Dublin, then continues west to eventually end at Huckabay and SH 108.

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Distance sign to Meridian and Dublin.

Distance sign to Meridian and Dublin.

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Advance signage for FM 2136.

Advance signage for FM 2136.

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FM 2136 connects SH 22, 7 miles southwest of Meridian, and SH 6.

FM 2136 connects SH 22, 7 miles southwest of Meridian, and SH 6.

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SH 6 travels around the western edge of Meridian. Use SH 22 to go into the city. SH 22 begins in Corsicana and travels to SH 36 in Hamilton, just shy of meeting US 281.

SH 6 travels around the western edge of Meridian. Use SH 22 to go into the city. SH 22 begins in Corsicana and travels to SH 36 in Hamilton, just shy of meeting US 281.

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Between Meridian and Iredell, SH 6 has an idyllic feel as it travels through rolling forests.

Between Meridian and Iredell, SH 6 has an idyllic feel as it travels through rolling forests.

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SH 6 continues a two lane configuration all the way to US 281 in Hico.

SH 6 continues a two lane configuration all the way to US 281 in Hico.

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In Iredell, travelers find FM 927. FM 927 travels northeast to Walnut Springs, then eventually to Lake Whitney.

In Iredell, travelers find FM 927. FM 927 travels northeast to Walnut Springs, then eventually to Lake Whitney.

08/18/05

FM 1238 begins at FM 927 north of Iredell, and travels across SH 6 to FM 219. West of this point, SH 6 enters Hamilton County.

FM 1238 begins at FM 927 north of Iredell, and travels across SH 6 to FM 219. West of this point, SH 6 enters Hamilton County.

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Entering Hico, SH 6 meets US 281. Hico is the home of the Billy the Kid museum, as well as Wiseman House Chocolates, a LoneStarRoads.com recommended stop.

Entering Hico, SH 6 meets US 281. Hico is the home of the Billy the Kid museum, as well as Wiseman House Chocolates, a LoneStarRoads.com recommended stop.

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US 281 north overlapes with SH 6 north as they head north from Hico.

US 281 north overlapes with SH 6 north as they head north from Hico.

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Use US 281 South to reach San Antonio, and SH 6/US 281 North to reach Dublin.

Use US 281 South to reach San Antonio, and SH 6/US 281 North to reach Dublin.

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Texas generally signs multiple routes on these U-shaped poles.

Texas generally signs multiple routes on these U-shaped poles.

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This overlap sign features the route numbers stacked vertically. SH 6/US 281 is about to enter Erath County.

This overlap sign features the route numbers stacked vertically. SH 6/US 281 is about to enter Erath County.

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Mileage on the overlap is shown to Stephenville (US 281) and Dublin (SH 6).

Mileage on the overlap is shown to Stephenville (US 281) and Dublin (SH 6).

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SH 6 is well marked as it leaves US 281.

SH 6 is well marked as it leaves US 281.

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The US 281/SH 6 interchange is not a full interchange, as SH 6 crosses the southbound lanes of US 281 with no grade separation.

The US 281/SH 6 interchange is not a full interchange, as SH 6 crosses the southbound lanes of US 281 with no grade separation.

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Northwest of US 281, SH 6 resumes as a two lane highway.

Northwest of US 281, SH 6 resumes as a two lane highway.

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The next junction is FM 914, in the small town of Alexander.

The next junction is FM 914, in the small town of Alexander.

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Use SH 6 to reach Dublin. Use FM 914 to reach Carlton or Stephenville.

Use SH 6 to reach Dublin. Use FM 914 to reach Carlton or Stephenville.

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FM 914 begins at US 67 in Stephenville, and travels south via Alexander to FM 1744 east of Carlton.

FM 914 begins at US 67 in Stephenville, and travels south via Alexander to FM 1744 east of Carlton.

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Approaching Dublin, the speed limit drops to 55 MPH as seen on this reassurance marker assembly.

Approaching Dublin, the speed limit drops to 55 MPH as seen on this reassurance marker assembly.

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FM 847 travels northeast to FM 914 near Stephenville.

FM 847 travels northeast to FM 914 near Stephenville.

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Connect with:

Interstate 35Interstate 35
U.S. 77U.S. 77
U.S. 84U.S. 84
U.S. 281U.S. 281

Page Updated Friday January 13, 2006.