How far is Aldine, TX from Katy, TX?

Fastest route

The distance between Aldine, Texas and Katy, Texas is approximately 36.4 miles (58.6 kilometers). The suggested route is via I-10 W, which takes about 45 minutes.

Directions

  1. Start your journey from Aldine, Texas.
  2. Head south on Airline Dr toward Nicar St.
  3. Turn right onto W Helms Rd.
  4. Slight right onto W Mt Houston Rd.
  5. Turn left onto N Fwy Service Rd.
  6. Use the left lane to take the ramp onto I-45 S.
  7. Continue on I-45 S.
  8. Take exit 51 to merge onto I-610 W.
  9. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 11 to merge onto I-10 W.
  10. Take exit 740 to merge onto Interstate 10 Frontage Rd W.
  11. Follow Interstate 10 Frontage Rd W and Danover Rd.
  12. Turn right onto Danover Rd.
  13. Continue straight to stay on Interstate 10 Frontage Rd W.
  14. Turn right onto Hwy Blvd in Fort Bend County.
  15. Arrive at Katy, Texas.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Consider using a navigation app like Google Maps for real-time traffic updates.
  • ⛽ Make sure to have enough fuel for the journey.
  • 📱 Keep your mobile phone charged in case you need to make any calls or use navigation apps.
  • 🕒 Check for any traffic updates before you start your journey.
  • 🚧 Stay alert and follow road signs and instructions.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.94 mi
00h 39m
Flight
28.48 mi
45.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.48 mi
Kilometers
45.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.94 mi
Kilometers
59.45 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Katy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM CDT
Return by in Aldine
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aldine
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Katy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aldine
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jersey Village
TX

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

From Aldine
18.5 mi
00h 19m
To Katy
18.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aldine and Katy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aldine and Katy.

  1. 1

    Start on Aldine Bender Road

    43 m · 7 sec · Aldine Bender Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Hardy Road

    2553 ft · 57 sec · West Hardy Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

    2382 ft · 48 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward BW 8 West

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

    1.9 mi · 2 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  6. 6

    Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    15.1 mi · 17 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Downtown, San Antonio

    2988 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    13.3 mi · 16 min · Katy Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West: Katy Mills Boulevard

    2779 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Highway Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Highway Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highway Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aldine and Katy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Sam Houston Tollway West
17.3 mi · 47%
Katy Freeway
13.3 mi · 36%
North Sam Houston Parkway East
2.36 mi · 6%
I 10 West
1.02 mi · 3%
Highway Boulevard
1.01 mi · 3%
I 10 East
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Sam Houston Tollway West

Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

15.1 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jersey Village
00h 19m from Aldine
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aldine and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Katy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aldine to Katy?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jersey Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Aldine and 18.5 miles from Katy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.91 one way or $9.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aldine and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Katy.

Stop Ideas Near Jersey Village

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jersey Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hermann Square
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Hermann Square

Houston , TX
900 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.5/5 604 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Practical stop 12.5 mi away

Houston BCycle: City Hall

Houston , TX
473 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 3.8/5 8 reviews Bicycle rental service,Non-profit organization
Houston City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Houston City Hall

Houston , TX
901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.3/5 103 reviews City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Houston Police Department Westside

Houston , TX
3203 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77082
Rating 2.8/5 75 reviews Police department,Police station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jersey Village.

RAIL

Houston

23 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

24 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

46 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

100 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aldine and Katy. Straight-line distance: 28.48 mi (45.83 km).

Aldine

#1 Aldine

Census designated place

Population15,869
Coordinates29.9324500, -95.3802100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Katy

#2 Katy

City in Texas, United States; within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area

Population23,889
Coordinates29.7857900, -95.8244000
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Aldine Bender Road (-95.380272, 29.932707)
End: Highway Boulevard (-95.8244, 29.785777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $4.91
Round trip
$9.83
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.91 $9.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.53 $11.06
Premium $4.59 $5.97 $11.94
Diesel $3.99 $5.19 $10.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aldine and Katy. The current time is 07:02:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.