How far is Houston, TX from Woodbranch, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Woodbranch, TX is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Woodbranch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Woodbranch.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto San Jacinto Street
2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street
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Turn straight onto Rothwell Street
106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East
792 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
2732 ft · 39 sec · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
27.5 mi · 33 min · Eastex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 494: Roman Forest Boulevard
1099 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Roman Forest Boulevard
3261 ft · 1 min · Roman Forest Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lilliput Lane
1012 ft · 45 sec · Lilliput Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gallant Fox Way
125 m · 18 sec · Gallant Fox Way
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Continue on Sable Drive
1127 ft · 52 sec · Sable Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sycamore Drive
111 m · 21 sec · Sycamore Drive
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Turn left onto Chestnut Ridge Road
111 m · 17 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road
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Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
153 m · 23 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Linnwood Drive
677 ft · 30 sec · Linnwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Linnwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Woodbranch.
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.
Eastex Freeway
Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
27.5 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Woodbranch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Woodbranch?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Humble is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Houston and 16.3 miles from Woodbranch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Mostly Sunny near Woodbranch.
Stop Ideas Near Humble
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Of Humble Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Woodbranch. Straight-line distance: 30.7 mi (49.4 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Woodbranch
City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,498 |
| Coordinates | 30.1810500, -95.1888200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodbranch (-95.18882, 30.18105)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
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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