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
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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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 Purple Heart Trail, Ranch Road 150 West, Ranch Road 3237 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
“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
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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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 39.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North Interstate 35.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 39.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North Interstate 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward FM 1626: Kyle Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto FM 2770 / Jack C Hays Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Winters Mill Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 17 mi | 18m |
| Ranch Road 150 West | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Ranch Road 3237 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Ranch to Market Road 3237 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Kohlers Crossing | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Winters Mill Parkway | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Jack C Hays Trail | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Woodcreek Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, TX and Woodcreek, TX.
Start on East 5th Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 35; US 290
Take the exit
Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
Turn right onto CR 171
Turn left onto FM 2770
Turn right onto RM 150
Enter roundabout onto RM 3237
Continue on RM 3237
Continue on RM 3237
Turn right onto Winters Mill Parkway
Continue on Woodcreek Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto Woodcreek Drive
Turn right onto Brookhollow Drive
Turn right onto Westwood Drive
Turn left onto Pebble Brook Lane
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Austin, TX · 24m 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.
A short stop after about 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Austin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$5.97 one way
$11.94 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Austin on Saturday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Woodcreek on Saturday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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.
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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