Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Splendora, TX
Thomas balabaud
Woodloch, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Splendora, TX to Woodloch, TX is 19.3 miles and takes about 30 minutes via State Highway 242, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas. The route is almost entirely highway, making it a straightforward and quick trip. It's ideal for a quick errand, a short connection between two points, or as part of a larger journey through East Texas. Expect a simple, no-frills drive with minimal time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 242 | 12.8 mi | 19m |
| TX 242 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Eastex Freeway Frontage Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Eastex Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Needham Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Woodloch Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| FM 2090 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Highway 59 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Splendora, TX and Woodloch, TX.
Start on this road
Turn left onto FM 2090
At end of road, turn left onto US 59 Business; FM 2090
Continue on FM 2090
Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 69; US 59
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Turn right onto TX 242
Continue on TX 242
Turn right onto Needham Road
Turn right onto North Woodloch Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto FM 2090
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 59 Business; FM 2090 / Old Highway 59
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward US 59 South
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward TX 242
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto TX 242 / State Highway 242
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| premium | $4.57 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Splendora on Friday
Local time
11:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 18 at 2:18AM CDT until October 20 at 7:32PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Night in Woodloch on Friday
Local time
11:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 18 at 2:18AM CDT until October 20 at 7:32PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is predominantly highway, with 93% of the 19.3 miles on main roads like State Highway 242 and the Eastex Freeway Frontage Road. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 12.8 miles on State Highway 242 before transitioning to surface roads. Be prepared for the high percentage of highway driving, which means you'll likely experience consistent speeds and potentially more merging traffic as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 242 and TX 242. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 2090.
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 19.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (FM 2090): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 59 Business; FM 2090 / Old Highway 59): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
76 ft
Total Descent
99 ft
Highest Point
148 ft
~15.1 mi in
Elevation Range
66 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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