How far is Woodbranch, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Woodbranch, TX to Houston, TX is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbranch and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbranch and Houston.
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Start on North Linnwood Drive
2795 ft · 2 min · North Linnwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Roman Forest Boulevard
121 m · 17 sec · Roman Forest Boulevard
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Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 South, US 59 South
994 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
27.8 mi · 32 min · Eastex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
1154 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
2497 ft · 35 sec · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
932 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Providence Street
599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street
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Continue on North San Jacinto Street
1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street
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Continue on Fannin Street
1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbranch and Houston.
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
27.8 mi · 00h 32m
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 Woodbranch and Mostly Sunny near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbranch to Houston?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 16.3 miles from Woodbranch and 16.5 miles from Houston.
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 7:12 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 Woodbranch and Mostly Sunny near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Humble
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbranch and Houston. Straight-line distance: 30.7 mi (49.4 km).
#1 Woodbranch
City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,498 |
| Coordinates | 30.1810500, -95.1888200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
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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