How far is Woodway, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Woodway, TX to Houston, TX is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.71 mi
02h 51m
Flight
162.74 mi
261.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.74 mi
Kilometers
261.91 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.71 mi
Kilometers
303.7 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Mon, Jun 1, 11:45 PM CDT
Return by in Woodway
Tue, Jun 2, 2:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodway
2026-06-01T20:54
Arrive Houston
Mon, Jun 1, 11:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodway
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
College Station
TX

The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.

From Woodway
92 mi
01h 25m
To Houston
96.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodway and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodway and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on Old McGregor Road

    24 m · 10 sec · Old McGregor Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive

    81 m · 8 sec · Santa Fe Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Texas Central Parkway

    605 ft · 27 sec · Texas Central Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Woodway Drive

    941 ft · 22 sec · Woodway Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 84 East

    749 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto George W Bush Parkway

    2278 ft · 32 sec · George W Bush Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian

    767 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Woodway Drive

    796 ft · 20 sec · Woodway Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Loop 340

    151 m · 11 sec · West Loop 340

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on West Loop 340

    1303 ft · 28 sec · West Loop 340

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    934 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1317 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  15. 15

    Continue on North Memorial Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  19. 19

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6

  21. 21

    Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

    30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 6

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 6

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto State Highway 6

    854 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 6

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 105

    5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Aggie Expressway

    24.7 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway

  28. 28

    Continue on Tomball Tollway

    7 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway

  29. 29

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Tomball Parkway

  30. 30

    Continue on West Mount Houston Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Mount Houston Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on North Freeway Frontage Road

    668 ft · 13 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road

  33. 33

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South

    138 m · 11 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · North Freeway

  35. 35

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  38. 38

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodway and Houston.

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
41 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East State Highway 6
46.6 mi · 25%
North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 16%
Aggie Expressway
24.7 mi · 13%
South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 7%
Tomball Parkway
12.6 mi · 7%
West Loop 340
9.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East State Highway 6

Continue on East State Highway 6

37.5 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
162.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
College Station
01h 25m from Woodway
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodway to Houston?

The road trip is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

College Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Woodway and 96.7 miles from Houston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.17 one way or $50.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near College Station

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around College Station, 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 College Station.

BUS

Bryan, TX

6 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Taylor

103 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

110 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodway and Houston. Straight-line distance: 162.74 mi (261.91 km).

Woodway

#1 Woodway

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

Population9,077
Coordinates31.5060000, -97.2050100
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Houston

#2 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
Start: Old McGregor Road (-97.205043, 31.506046)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.21 L · about $25.17
Round trip
$50.34
13.32 gal · 50.42 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.17 $50.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.32 $56.64
Premium $4.59 $30.58 $61.15
Diesel $3.99 $26.59 $53.19

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodway and Houston. The current time is 20:54:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.