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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.03 mi
03h 33m
Flight
165.61 mi
266.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.61 mi
Kilometers
266.52 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.03 mi
Kilometers
294.56 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodcreek
Sat, Apr 18, 2:53 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Sat, Apr 18, 6:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-17T23:20
Arrive Woodcreek
Sat, Apr 18, 2:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Schulenburg
TX

City in Fayette County, Texas, United States

From Houston
91.4 mi
01h 46m
To Woodcreek
91.7 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio

    2149 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    136.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Katy Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90, US 183: Luling, Lockhart

    1788 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East Pierce Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · East Pierce Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Laurel Avenue

    1019 ft · 30 sec · South Laurel Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Austin Street

    1921 ft · 47 sec · East Austin Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto San Marcos Highway

    22.2 mi · 28 min · San Marcos Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Hopkins Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Hopkins Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Moore Street

    1527 ft · 33 sec · Moore Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Oscar Smith Avenue

    648 ft · 13 sec · Oscar Smith Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Ranch Road 12

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Ranch Road 12

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ranch Road 12

    11.6 mi · 17 min · Ranch Road 12

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Ranch Road 12

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ranch Road 12

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Woodcreek Drive

    1952 ft · 54 sec · Woodcreek Drive

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Woodcreek Drive

    617 ft · 20 sec · Woodcreek Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Brookhollow Drive

    149 m · 24 sec · Brookhollow Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Westwood Drive

    1077 ft · 53 sec · Westwood Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pebble Brook Lane

    534 ft · 23 sec · Pebble Brook Lane

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
136 mi · 74%
San Marcos Highway
22.2 mi · 12%
Ranch Road 12
13.9 mi · 8%
East Pierce Street
3.94 mi · 2%
Old Ranch Road 12
2.44 mi · 1%
East Hopkins Street
1.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
165.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schulenburg
01h 46m from Houston
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Schulenburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Schulenburg.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

San Marcos Station

102 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

105 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

110 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Woodcreek. Straight-line distance: 165.61 mi (266.52 km).

Houston

#1 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Woodcreek

#2 Woodcreek

City in Hays County, Texas, United States

Population1,758
Coordinates30.0282700, -98.1111200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Woodcreek (-98.11112, 30.02827)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.45 L · about $24.41
Round trip
$48.82
12.92 gal · 48.9 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Woodcreek. The current time is 23:20:06.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.