Pilot Travel Center #501

What they do. Who they serve.

Pilot Travel Center #501 sits at the junction of TX-6 and US-79 in Hearne, roughly halfway between Waco and Bryan-College Station in the heart of Central Texas. This 24-hour Pilot Flying J handles southbound and northbound traffic on the TX-6 corridor, a key truck route linking I-35 to the Gulf Coast. Drivers find diesel fuel, truck parking, and the convenience of round-the-clock access when rolling through Robertson County. Scales are nearby for quick compliance checks before continuing the haul. The location works well for teams running overnight or owner-operators looking to split a long Central Texas leg without pushing into the congestion of metro areas. With a solid 4.7-star rating, this stop delivers reliable service in a part of the state where truck-friendly options thin out between the larger cities.