How far is Houston, TX from Woodcreek, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Woodcreek, TX is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fayette County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Woodcreek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Woodcreek.
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Start on Louisiana Street
761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
136.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90, US 183: Luling, Lockhart
1788 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Pierce Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · East Pierce Street
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Turn right onto South Laurel Avenue
1019 ft · 30 sec · South Laurel Avenue
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Turn left onto East Austin Street
1921 ft · 47 sec · East Austin Street
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Turn straight onto San Marcos Highway
22.2 mi · 28 min · San Marcos Highway
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Continue on East Hopkins Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Hopkins Street
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Turn right onto Moore Street
1527 ft · 33 sec · Moore Street
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Turn straight onto Oscar Smith Avenue
648 ft · 13 sec · Oscar Smith Avenue
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Continue on Old Ranch Road 12
2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Ranch Road 12
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 12
11.6 mi · 17 min · Ranch Road 12
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Turn slight left onto Ranch Road 12
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ranch Road 12
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Turn left onto Woodcreek Drive
1952 ft · 54 sec · Woodcreek Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Woodcreek Drive
617 ft · 20 sec · Woodcreek Drive
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Turn right onto Brookhollow Drive
149 m · 24 sec · Brookhollow Drive
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Turn right onto Westwood Drive
1077 ft · 53 sec · Westwood Drive
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Turn left onto Pebble Brook Lane
534 ft · 23 sec · Pebble Brook Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pebble Brook Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Woodcreek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Katy Freeway
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
136 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Woodcreek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Woodcreek?
The road trip is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Schulenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Houston and 91.7 miles from Woodcreek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.41 one way or $48.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Woodcreek.
Stop Ideas Near Schulenburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Schulenburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Woodcreek. Straight-line distance: 165.61 mi (266.52 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 Woodcreek
City in Hays County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,758 |
| Coordinates | 30.0282700, -98.1111200 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodcreek (-98.11112, 30.02827)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.47 | $54.94 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.66 | $59.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.79 | $51.59 |
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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