Trip from Woodbranch, TX to Houston, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

32.5 mi

52 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 40m ★

6 AM

0h 44m

8 AM

0h 51m

10 AM

0h 46m

12 PM

0h 46m

3 PM

0h 47m

5 PM

0h 51m

8 PM

0h 42m

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

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Woodbranch, TX

Hector Portillo

Houston, TX

Trace Hudson

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel the 32.8 miles from Woodbranch to Houston, expect a quick journey that typically takes about 38 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate within the Great Plains region. Because this is a direct local connection, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule permits. It is a straightforward transit that avoids the complexity of a multi-day road trip, making it ideal for commuters or those heading into the city for a quick visit.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Eastex Freeway	27.8 mi	32m
Eastex Freeway Frontage Road	1.1 mi	1m
Railroad Avenue	0.6 mi	2m
North Linnwood Drive	0.5 mi	2m
East Freeway	0.5 mi	<1m
Fannin Street	0.4 mi	<1m
North San Jacinto Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Prairie Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Eastex Freeway — 27.8 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbranch, TX and Houston, TX.

Start on North Linnwood Drive

0.5 mi · 2 min · North Linnwood Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue

Turn right onto Roman Forest Boulevard

397 ft · 17 sec · Roman Forest Boulevard

Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 13 sec

Toward I 69 South, US 59 South Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 69; US 59

28 mi · 32 min · Eastex Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 132 Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 10 West: San Antonio Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 10; US 90

0.5 mi · 35 sec · East Freeway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 769B Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Providence Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Providence Street

Continue on North San Jacinto Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · North San Jacinto Street

Continue on Fannin Street

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Fannin Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto Prairie Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Prairie Street

Turn right onto Louisiana Street

516 ft · 16 sec · Louisiana Street

Arrive at destination

Louisiana Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 31.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

2.4 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 69 South, US 59 South

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 69 South, US 59 South

2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 69; US 59 / Eastex Freeway

Merge onto I 69; US 59 / Eastex Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

30.3 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 132 Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Anto...

30.5 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: San Antonio

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 10 West: San Antonio

31.2 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street

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 769B Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.91 one way

$9.82 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$5.38	$10.75
premium	$4.54	$5.80	$11.61
diesel	$5.61	$7.18	$14.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.8	$3.41	$1.56
Efficient EV	8.1	$2.84	$1.30
EV Truck/SUV	13	$4.55	$2.08

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Woodbranch, TX

Late night in Woodbranch on Tuesday

Local time

4:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:44AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 12:34AM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Houston, TX

Late night in Houston on Tuesday

Local time

4:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:44AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 12:34AM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

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

3 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

43m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through local roads, requiring your full attention as you transition from the smaller community of Woodbranch into the dense urban environment of Houston. Since there is no significant highway component, you should prepare for a steady pace that reflects local traffic patterns. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning the drive is characterized by constant movement and frequent turns. It is a practical, utilitarian experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel the entire time.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 27.8 mi on Eastex Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Eastex Freeway and Eastex Freeway Frontage Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 32.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (I 69; US 59 / Eastex Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 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.

On the drive from Woodbranch, TX to Houston, TX, road signs begin pointing toward San Antonio along the way.

San Antonio

30.3 mi in | ~39m

About the Cities

Starting in Woodbranch, TX

Full guide →

Arriving in Houston, TX

Full guide →

“Space City” · Founded 1836

Houston is a sprawling port city in Southeastern Texas. An oil boom and continuing international immigration has brought explosive growth to the city, and it is now the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States and the most diverse large city since 2021. While at first glance, the city appears to be a 9-5 central business district surrounded by a sea of suburbs and strip malls, there are many hidden gems to be discovered.

Top landmarks

• Museum of Fine Arts, Houston — art museum in Houston, Texas
• Astrodome — historic place in Houston, Harris County, Texas
• Rothko Chapel — building in Houston, Harris County, Texas

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 43m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.8 miles on Eastex Freeway. 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 Houston, 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Houston, 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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Trip from Woodbranch, TX to Houston, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Woodbranch, TX

Houston, TX

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

43m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Woodbranch, TX

Arriving in Houston, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

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

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