Origin
Ross, TX
Evening in Ross on Thursday
Local time
8:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ross, TX to Woodway, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ross, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Woodway, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Trip Overview
The drive from Ross, TX to Woodway, TX covers 19.4 miles and takes about 27m 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, North Jack Kultgen Expressway, North Katy Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 19.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 1.8 miles in near Dewberry Way.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Dewberry Way): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (North Interstate 35): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (South Valley Mills Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Dewberry Way
At end of road, turn left onto Dewberry Way
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
North Interstate 35
At end of road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
Navigation decision point
7
16.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
South Valley Mills Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto South Valley Mills Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
17.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Spur 298
Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 298 toward US 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 84
7
19 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Texas Central Parkway, Santa Fe Drive
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.
Toward Texas Central Parkway, Santa Fe Drive
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 Ross, TX to Woodway, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 396 along the way.
Loop 396
14.3 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| North Jack Kultgen Expressway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| North Katy Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Valley Mills Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 84 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Spur 298 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Dewberry Way | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 7.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ross, TX and Woodway, TX.
1
Start on Ross Road
59 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ross Road
2
Turn right onto North Katy Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Katy Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Dewberry Way
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dewberry Way
4
At end of road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
355 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Interstate 35
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South
6
Merge onto I 35; US 77
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 35; US 77
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 333A
Toward Loop 396
9
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
426 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
10
Turn right onto Loop 396
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Valley Mills Drive
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
12
Keep slight right at fork onto South Valley Mills Drive
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Valley Mills Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn left onto Spur 298
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Take the ramp onto Spur 298
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Spur 298
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 298
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Spur 298
Toward US 84
16
Merge onto US 84
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 84
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Texas Central Parkway, Santa Fe Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto Woodway Drive
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Woodway Drive
19
Turn slight right
280 ft
·
13 sec
20
Turn slight right onto Santa Fe Drive
368 ft
·
14 sec
·
Santa Fe Drive
21
Turn right onto Old McGregor Road
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old McGregor Road
22
Arrive at destination
Old McGregor Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Woodway, TX
Evening in Woodway on Thursday
Local time
8:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
21 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
27m 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 Ross, TX to Woodway, TX covers 19.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, North Jack Kultgen Expressway, North Katy Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Ross, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.93 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Dewberry Way): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (North Interstate 35): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (South Valley Mills Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Ross, TX to Woodway, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 396 along the way.
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