How far is Ross, TX from Woodway, TX?
The driving distance from Ross, TX to Woodway, TX is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ross and Woodway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ross and Woodway.
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Start on Ross Road
18 m · 5 sec · Ross Road
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Turn right onto North Katy Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Katy Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dewberry Way
2332 ft · 2 min · Dewberry Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
108 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 77 South
1807 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
7.4 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
4.3 mi · 5 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 396
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
130 m · 12 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn right onto South Valley Mills Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Valley Mills Drive
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Take the exit slight right
1307 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Valley Mills Drive
33 m · 5 sec · South Valley Mills Drive
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1381 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 84
1092 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Texas Central Parkway, Santa Fe Drive
661 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Woodway Drive
858 ft · 18 sec · Woodway Drive
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Turn slight right
85 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Santa Fe Drive
112 m · 14 sec · Santa Fe Drive
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Turn right onto Old McGregor Road
24 m · 2 sec · Old McGregor Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old McGregor Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ross and Woodway.
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.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
7.41 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Ross and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Woodway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ross to Woodway?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Ross and 11.1 miles from Woodway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Ross and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Woodway.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.
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McGregor
Temple
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ross and Woodway. Straight-line distance: 15.53 mi (24.99 km).
#1 Ross
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
| Population | 272 |
| Coordinates | 31.7185000, -97.1191700 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodway
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
| Population | 9,077 |
| Coordinates | 31.5060000, -97.2050100 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old McGregor Road (-97.205043, 31.506046)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.66 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $4.21 | $8.41 |
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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