Origin
Panorama Village, TX
Morning in Panorama Village on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Panorama Village, TX to Woodloch, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Panorama Village, TX
Shojol Islam
Woodloch, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Panorama Village to Woodloch is 17.2 miles and takes about 26 minutes via I 45, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, making it an efficient option if you're looking to cover a small distance quickly. Consider this drive for a simple transfer or an easy addition to a longer journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 45 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Needham Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Interstate 45 North Frontage Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Cherry Hill Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Woodloch Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cole Brook Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Westchester Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| FM 830 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Panorama Village, TX and Woodloch, TX.
1
Start on Cherry Hill Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Hill Drive
2
Turn left onto Cole Brook Lane
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cole Brook Lane
3
Continue on Indian Wells Lane
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Indian Wells Lane
4
Continue on Westchester Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Westchester Drive
5
Turn right onto FM 830
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
FM 830
6
Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 45 South
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 45
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 79
Toward TX 242: Lone Star College Montgomery, Sam Houston State University, Woodloch
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn left onto TX 242
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Needham Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on TX 242
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Needham Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Needham Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Needham Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto North Woodloch Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Woodloch Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Woodloch Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Cole Brook Lane
Turn left onto Cole Brook Lane
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 45 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 45 South
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward TX 242: Lone Star College Montgomery, Sam Houston State University, Woodloch
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 79
Toward TX 242: Lone Star College Montgomery, Sa...
6
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
TX 242 / Needham Road
Turn left onto TX 242 / Needham Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.84 | $5.69 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Woodloch, TX
Morning in Woodloch on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 74% of the drive on major roads like I 45. You'll experience a longest stretch of 10.7 miles on I 45, providing a consistent pace. The drive will feel like a typical interstate journey, characterized by higher speeds and limited exits for local access. Expect a straightforward, efficient travel experience with minimal deviations from the main highway.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on I 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and Needham Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Cole Brook Lane.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Cole Brook Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Panorama Village, TX to Woodloch, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sam Houston State University along the way.
Sam Houston State University
13.2 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on I 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Woodloch, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Cole Brook Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodloch, TX before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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