Origin
Willis, TX
Late night in Willis on Friday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Willis, TX to Woodloch, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
19.1 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 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Willis, TX
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Woodloch, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Willis, TX to Woodloch, TX covers 19.1 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 45, Needham Road, West Montgomery Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on I 45. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 26m highway drive covering 19.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 45 and Needham Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.7 miles on I 45.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 45 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and Needham Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Interstate 45 North Frontage Rd.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 19.1 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: at 0.9 miles (Interstate 45 North Frontage Rd): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Interstate 45 North Frontage Rd
Turn left onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Rd
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward TX 242: Lone Star College Montgomery, Sam Houston State University, Woodloch
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 79
Toward TX 242: Lone Star College Montgomery, Sa...
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
TX 242 / Needham Road
Turn left onto TX 242 / Needham Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
18.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Needham Road
Turn left onto Needham Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Willis, TX to Woodloch, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sam Houston State University along the way.
Sam Houston State University
15.1 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 45 | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| Needham Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Montgomery Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Interstate 45 North Frontage Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Interstate 45 North Frontage Rd | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Woodloch Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Danville Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Stewart Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 13.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willis, TX and Woodloch, TX.
1
Start on FM 1097
35 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Stewart Street
2
Turn left onto TX 75; FM 1097
360 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Danville Street
3
Turn right onto FM 1097
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Montgomery Street
4
Turn left onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Rd
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Interstate 45 North Frontage Rd
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
this road
6
Merge onto I 45
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 79
Toward TX 242: Lone Star College Montgomery, Sam Houston State University, Woodloch
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto TX 242
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Needham Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on TX 242
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Needham Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Needham Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Needham Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto North Woodloch Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Woodloch Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Woodloch Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.89 one way
$5.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 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 | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
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
Woodloch, TX
Late night in Woodloch on Friday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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 Willis, TX to Woodloch, TX covers 19.1 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 45, Needham Road, West Montgomery Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 miles from Willis, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.89 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Interstate 45 North Frontage Rd): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Willis, TX to Woodloch, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sam Houston State University along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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