Woodway Texas Map

About Woodway, Texas

Woodway is a locality in McLennan County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,570. The population density is 556.0 people per km². Woodway is located at 31.5060°N, 97.2050°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76712.

Woodway unfolds gently along the banks of the Brazos River, a landscape of rolling terrain where the Texas sky stretches wide and seems to hold an almost palpable presence. It lies 4.6 miles south-west of Waco, TX (from Waco, TX: bearing 229°T), and is situated 3.1 miles north of Hewitt. The land here is a muted palette of ochres and deep greens, softened by the persistent humidity that lends a certain haze to the distance, blurring the edges of the scattered woodlands. Oak and pecan trees, their branches gnarled and heavy with the wisdom of seasons, cast dappled shadows across the lawns of well-kept homes, and the air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of blooming wildflowers mingling with the damp earth. The rhythm of Woodway is one of quiet persistence, a steady hum beneath the surface of its tranquil appearance, where the river’s slow journey west mirrors the town’s own unhurried progress. The history of Woodway is intrinsically tied to the fertile lands and the life-giving waters of the Brazos, a tradition of agriculture that once defined its character and continues to inform its identity. While the broad strokes of its development are marked by the agricultural boom of the early 20th century, the present-day economy of Woodway has broadened, drawing strength from its proximity to larger urban centers and fostering a sense of independent enterprise. The town retains a distinct local flavor, a quiet pride in its heritage that manifests in the care given to its parks and the enduring sense of neighborly connection. There are no grand monuments, but the very fabric of Woodway itself, from the enduring trees to the well-trodden paths, speaks of a continuous, quiet history, a testament to the enduring appeal of this stretch of Texas land.

About This Woodway Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Woodway, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Woodway and McLennan County.

Detailed location data for Woodway includes the ZIP code (76712), telephone area code (325), county seat of McLennan County (Waco), and school district assignment (Midway Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Woodway is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.