Trip from Dallas, TX to Woodcreek, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 18m

Distance

229.9 mi

370 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 5m ★

6 AM

4h 18m

8 AM

4h 45m

10 AM

4h 27m

12 PM

4h 25m

3 PM

4h 29m

5 PM

4h 43m

8 PM

4h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Dallas to Woodcreek is 229.9 miles and takes about 4h 18m via South R L Thornton Freeway and I 35, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Great Plains region of Texas to another part of the same region. Given it's a single-day trip, it's a straightforward option for a quick getaway or to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of the way, making it an efficient connection between the two Texas locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

115 miles from Dallas, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South R L Thornton Freeway	89.9 mi	1h 32m
I 35	42.1 mi	43m
Purple Heart Trail	37.9 mi	39m
Ranch Road 12	12.2 mi	21m
West US Highway 290	11.8 mi	16m
Express 1 Toll	10.5 mi	11m
North Mopac Expressway	8.6 mi	9m
North Jack Kultgen Expressway	6.6 mi	7m

Longest stretch: South R L Thornton Freeway — 89.9 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Woodcreek, TX.

Start on North Lamar Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · North Lamar Street

Turn right onto Elm Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Elm Street

Continue on Elm Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Elm Street

Take the ramp

327 ft · 7 sec

Toward I 30, I 35E

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 30 West, I 35E South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

330 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 35E South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35E

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35E

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on I 35E

89 mi · 1 hr 31 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

Exit 426 Toward Dallas Zoo Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.6 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

38 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

42 mi · 43 min · I 35

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 250 Toward TX 45 Toll, TX 1 Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward TX 45 Toll West, TX 1 Toll South: Round Rock, Austin Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto TX 45 Toll

0.5 mi · 30 sec · State Highway 45 North

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward Loop 1 Toll South Use the slight right lane.

Continue on Loop 1 Toll

4.2 mi · 4 min · North Mopac Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Express 1 Toll

10 mi · 11 min · Express 1 Toll

Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto Loop 1

4.4 mi · 5 min · North Mopac Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

319 ft · 7 sec

Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West

Merge onto US 290; TX 71

3.7 mi · 4 min · US 290; TX 71

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

447 ft · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd

0.3 mi · 23 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd

Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes

0.5 mi · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes

Continue on US 290

378 ft · 4 sec · West US Highway 290

Continue on US 290

12 mi · 15 min · West US Highway 290

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto RM 12

12 mi · 21 min · Ranch Road 12

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Woodcreek Drive

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Woodcreek Drive

Keep slight right at fork onto Woodcreek Drive

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Woodcreek Drive

Turn right onto Brookhollow Drive

490 ft · 23 sec · Brookhollow Drive

Turn right onto Westwood Drive

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Westwood Drive

Turn left onto Pebble Brook Lane

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Pebble Brook Lane

Arrive at destination

Pebble Brook Lane

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize your daylight. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but consider that the longest stretch without a major break is nearly 90 miles. A single planned stop should be sufficient for stretching your legs or refueling. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move away from the Dallas metro area, as services can become less frequent. The $35 fuel estimate should cover the 229.9 miles.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 115 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 2h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 51 miles or 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 115 miles or 2h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodcreek, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Dallas, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dallas, TX

This is one driving day of about 229.9 miles and 4h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Dallas, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on South R L Thornton Freeway for about 89.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Bell County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Temple, TX

115 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Italy, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Troy, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

2.5 mi from route

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

Barton Creek Greenbelt

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 197.1

Austin, Texas

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+15129746700

Visit website

Botanical Gates of Paradise

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 197.1

Austin, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 199.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 West, I 35E South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 30 West, I 35E South

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 35E South

178.3 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in

Take the exit toward TX 45 Toll, TX 1 Toll

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 250 Toward TX 45 Toll, TX 1 Toll

178.7 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward TX 45 Toll West, TX 1 Toll South: Round Rock, Austin

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward TX 45 Toll West, TX 1 Toll South: Round...

199.8 mi into trip | ~3h 30m in

Take the exit toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, L...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.74 one way

$69.48 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$38.02	$76.05
premium	$4.54	$41.05	$82.09
diesel	$5.61	$50.76	$101.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	69	0	$24.14	$11.04
Efficient EV	57.5	0	$20.12	$9.20
EV Truck/SUV	92	1	$32.19	$14.71

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dallas, TX

Morning in Dallas on Sunday

Local time

9:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodcreek, TX

Morning in Woodcreek on Sunday

Local time

9:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 18m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 95.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is mostly highway, with 72% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll encounter your longest stretch on South R L Thornton Freeway, covering 89.9 miles. After the highway portions, the route transitions to surface roads. Keep an eye out for the frequent exits as you navigate the urban and suburban areas around Dallas before heading south.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 89.9 mi on South R L Thornton Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South R L Thornton Freeway and I 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 229.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Dallas, TX and Woodcreek, TX, road signs point toward Austin, Loop 1 Toll South and Llano.

Austin

178.7 mi in | ~3h 6m

Loop 1 Toll South

179.9 mi in | ~3h 8m

Llano

199.8 mi in | ~3h 30m

About the Cities

Starting in Dallas, TX

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“Big D” · Founded 1841

Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.

Top landmarks

• Dallas Museum of Art — art museum in Dallas, Texas
• Texas School Book Depository — building in Dallas, Texas, United States
• George W. Bush Presidential Center — Presidential library and museum for U.S. President George W. Bush, located in Da...

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 18m. Total distance: 229.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 89.9 miles on South R L Thornton Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 26 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Woodcreek, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 26 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Woodcreek, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Bell County Northbound Rest Area

Hill County Northbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Walburg Travel Center & Food Court

Love's Travel Stop

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Buc-ee's

Service Plaza

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Flying J Travel Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Hill County Southbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Road Ranger

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Buc-ee's

TA

Service Plaza

Bell County Southbound Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Rest Area

Rest Area

Service Plaza

Rest Area

Pilot Travel Center

City Park

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Botanical Gates of Paradise

Austin Bat Tours

Village of Salado Visitors Center

Cultural Activities Center

Doris D Miller Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dallas, TX

Woodcreek, TX

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 18m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Waco Mammoth National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Dallas, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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