Origin
Austin, TX
Late night in Austin on Saturday
Local time
12:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austin, TX to Woodcreek, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Austin, TX
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Woodcreek, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Austin, TX to Woodcreek, TX covers 39.5 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Interstate 35, I 35 South, Purple Heart Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Austin, TX
Full guide →“City of the Violet Crown” · Founded 1835
Austin is a city of about 1,054,000 (2026) surpassing Fort Worth to become the 4th most populous city in Texas. It is on the southeast edge of the Hill Country region of Texas, making it the fourth-largest city in the state and the 11th-largest in the country. It is the capital of Texas and a college town, and also a center of an alternative culture away from the major cities on the US coasts, though the city is rapidly gentrifying with its rising popularity. Austin's attitude is commonly emblazoned about town on T-shirts and bumper stickers that read: "Keep Austin Weird." Austin is also marketed as the Live Music Capital of the World due to the large number of venues.
Top landmarks
- • Texas State Capitol — capitol and seat of government of the U.S. state of Texas
- • Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum — presidential library and museum for U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson in Austin,...
- • Texas State Cemetery — historic cemetery in Austin, Texas, USA
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 56m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 39.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Interstate 35 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Austin, TX to Woodcreek, TX is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Austin, TX to Woodcreek, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Interstate 35 | — | — |
| I 35 South | — | — |
| Purple Heart Trail | — | — |
| FM 1626 | — | — |
| Kohlers Crossing | — | — |
| Jack C Hays Trail | — | — |
| Ranch Road 150 West | — | — |
| Ranch Road 3237 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Interstate 35
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, TX and Woodcreek, TX.
1
Start on East 5th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Interstate 35
3
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 35 South
4
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
5
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1626: Kyle Parkway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
FM 1626: Kyle Parkway
6
Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Interstate 35
7
Turn right onto Kohlers Crossing
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Kohlers Crossing
8
Turn left onto Jack C Hays Trail
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Jack C Hays Trail
9
Turn right onto Ranch Road 150 West
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Ranch Road 150 West
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ranch Road 3237
210 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ranch Road 3237
11
Exit the roundabout onto Ranch Road 3237
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Ranch Road 3237
12
Continue on Ranch to Market Road 3237
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Ranch to Market Road 3237
13
Turn right onto Winters Mill Parkway
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Winters Mill Parkway
14
Continue on Woodcreek Drive
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Woodcreek Drive
15
Keep slight right to continue on Woodcreek Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Woodcreek Drive
16
Turn right onto Brookhollow Drive
489 ft
·
24 sec
·
Brookhollow Drive
17
Turn right onto Westwood Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Westwood Drive
18
Turn left onto Pebble Brook Lane
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pebble Brook Lane
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Austin, TX · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Austin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Woodcreek, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Woodcreek, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.97 one way
$11.94 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.53 | $13.07 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Woodcreek, TX
Late night in Woodcreek on Saturday
Local time
12:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Austin, TX to Woodcreek, TX covers 39.5 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Interstate 35, I 35 South, Purple Heart Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Austin, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Austin, TX to Woodcreek, TX is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Austin, TX to Woodcreek, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Austin, TX to Woodcreek, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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