How far is Woodcreek, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Woodcreek, TX to Houston, TX is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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 Woodcreek and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodcreek and Houston.
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Start on Pebble Brook Lane
534 ft · 25 sec · Pebble Brook Lane
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Turn right onto Westwood Drive
1077 ft · 53 sec · Westwood Drive
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Turn left onto Brookhollow Drive
149 m · 23 sec · Brookhollow Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodcreek Drive
120 m · 13 sec · Woodcreek Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Woodcreek Drive
2176 ft · 1 min · Woodcreek Drive
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 12
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ranch Road 12
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Turn slight right
11.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Old Ranch Road 12
2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Ranch Road 12
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Continue on Oscar Smith Avenue
648 ft · 13 sec · Oscar Smith Avenue
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Continue on Moore Street
1527 ft · 40 sec · Moore Street
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Turn left onto West Hopkins Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Hopkins Street
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Continue on State Highway 80
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 80
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto North Laurel Avenue
1019 ft · 30 sec · North Laurel Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pierce Street
4 mi · 6 min · East Pierce Street
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 Frontage Road
906 ft · 14 sec · Interstate 10 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East
901 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
121.8 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District
2064 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Smith Street
704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street
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Turn left onto Preston Street
101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street
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Turn left onto Louisiana Street
55 m · 5 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 Woodcreek and Houston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
122 mi · 02h 05m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Woodcreek and Partly Sunny near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodcreek to Houston?
The road trip is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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 91.5 miles from Woodcreek and 105.9 miles from Houston.
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 31.7 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 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.30 one way or $52.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Woodcreek and Partly Sunny near Houston.
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 Woodcreek and Houston. Straight-line distance: 165.61 mi (266.52 km).
#1 Woodcreek
City in Hays County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,758 |
| Coordinates | 30.0282700, -98.1111200 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.30 | $52.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.59 | $59.19 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.95 | $63.91 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.79 | $55.58 |
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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