Origin
Woodcreek, TX
Late night in Woodcreek on Saturday
Local time
2:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Woodcreek, TX to Austin, 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
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodcreek, TX
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Austin, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Woodcreek, TX to Austin, TX covers 36 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 Ranch Road 12, East US Highway 290, South Mopac Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.2 miles on Ranch Road 12. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving 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: 36 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 (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Woodcreek, TX to Austin, TX covers 36 miles and takes about 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ranch Road 12 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Brookhollow Drive.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 36 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 0.3 miles (Brookhollow Drive): Navigation decision point; at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Brookhollow Drive
Turn left onto Brookhollow Drive
Navigation decision point
6
29.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Loop 1 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Loop 1 North
7
34.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez 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.
Toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar...
9
34.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard
8
34.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 5th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 5th 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 Woodcreek, TX to Austin, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 1 North along the way.
Loop 1 North
29.5 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ranch Road 12 | 12.2 mi | 21m |
| East US Highway 290 | 12.2 mi | 16m |
| South Mopac Expressway | 4 mi | 4m |
| West US Highway 290 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| US 290 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| West 5th Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Woodcreek Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Westwood Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ranch Road 12
— 12.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodcreek, TX and Austin, TX.
1
Start on Pebble Brook Lane
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pebble Brook Lane
2
Turn right onto Westwood Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Westwood Drive
3
Turn left onto Brookhollow Drive
490 ft
·
23 sec
·
Brookhollow Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Woodcreek Drive
393 ft
·
13 sec
·
Woodcreek Drive
5
Keep slight left at fork onto Woodcreek Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodcreek Drive
6
Turn left onto RM 12
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Ranch Road 12
7
Turn right onto US 290
12 mi
·
16 min
·
East US Highway 290
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on US 290
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
West US Highway 290
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
10
Continue on West US Highway 290
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West US Highway 290
11
Continue on US 290; TX 71
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 290; TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward Loop 1 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto Loop 1
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Mopac Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
120 ft
·
2 sec
Toward 5th Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto West 5th Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
East 5th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Woodcreek, TX · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Woodcreek, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Austin, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Austin, 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
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.95 | $11.91 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Austin, TX
Late night in Austin on Saturday
Local time
2:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
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 Woodcreek, TX to Austin, TX covers 36 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ranch Road 12, East US Highway 290, South Mopac Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Woodcreek, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.44 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 13 decision points packed into just 36 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Brookhollow Drive): Navigation decision point; at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Woodcreek, TX to Austin, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 1 North 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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