Origin
Woodbranch, TX
Late night in Woodbranch on Saturday
Local time
1:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbranch, TX to Houston, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
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.
About the Cities
Arriving in Houston, TX
Full guide →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.
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.
Drive Character
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.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eastex Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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
5
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.
8
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...
8
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
8
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
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
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.
1
Start on North Linnwood Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Linnwood Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Avenue
3
Turn right onto Roman Forest Boulevard
397 ft
·
17 sec
·
Roman Forest Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 69 South, US 59 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 69; US 59
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Eastex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 10; US 90
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 769B
Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Providence Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Providence Street
12
Continue on North San Jacinto Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North San Jacinto Street
13
Continue on Fannin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Fannin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto Prairie Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Prairie Street
15
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
516 ft
·
16 sec
·
Louisiana Street
16
Arrive at destination
Louisiana 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
$5
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Houston, TX
Late night in Houston on Saturday
Local time
1:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
19 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
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 Woodbranch, TX to Houston, TX covers 32.5 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eastex Freeway, Eastex Freeway Frontage Road, Railroad Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.3 miles from Woodbranch, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.91 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 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.
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.
On the drive from Woodbranch, TX to Houston, TX, road signs begin pointing toward San Antonio along the way.
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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