How far is Hilshire Village, TX from Katy, TX?
The driving distance from Hilshire Village, TX to Katy, TX is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilshire Village and Katy.
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Start on Ridgeley Drive
2487 ft · 2 min · Ridgeley Drive
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Turn right onto Wirt Road
943 ft · 23 sec · Wirt Road
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Turn right onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
2479 ft · 50 sec · Katy Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West
1555 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
18.1 mi · 22 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West: Katy Mills Boulevard
2779 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Highway Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Highway Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilshire Village and Katy.
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.
Katy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
18.1 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hilshire Village and Mostly Cloudy near Katy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilshire Village to Katy?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Mission Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Hilshire Village and 10.6 miles from Katy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hilshire Village and Mostly Cloudy near Katy.
Stop Ideas Near Mission Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Katy Visitors Center
Sugar Land City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mission Bend.
Houston, TX
Houston
Prairie View, TX
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilshire Village and Katy. Straight-line distance: 20.11 mi (32.36 km).
#1 Hilshire Village
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
| Population | 806 |
| Coordinates | 29.7907800, -95.4891100 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Katy
City in Texas, United States; within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area
| Population | 23,889 |
| Coordinates | 29.7857900, -95.8244000 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highway Boulevard (-95.8244, 29.785777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.95 | $5.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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