How far is Katy, TX from Aldine, TX?

The driving distance from Katy, TX to Aldine, TX is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.95 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.48 mi
45.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
36.95 mi
Kilometers
59.47 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aldine
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM CDT
Return by in Katy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Katy
2026-04-22T23:19
Arrive Aldine
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Katy
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Hedwig Village
TX

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

From Katy
18.5 mi
00h 22m
To Aldine
18.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highway Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road

    69 m · 4 sec · Katy Freeway Frontage Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East

    1776 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    13.6 mi · 16 min · Katy Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on SHT North

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North

    4.4 mi · 5 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward West Sam Houston Tollway North

    2106 ft · 27 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North

    9.8 mi · 11 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  11. 11

    Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway West

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Parkway West

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward HTR South

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

    606 ft · 12 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  14. 14

    Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway East

    2123 ft · 47 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Hardy Road

    2332 ft · 54 sec · West Hardy Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Aldine Bender Road

    43 m · 2 sec · Aldine Bender Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Aldine Bender Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Sam Houston Tollway North
14.5 mi · 39%
Katy Freeway
13.6 mi · 37%
North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.61 mi · 7%
North Sam Houston Parkway West
2.44 mi · 7%
Highway Boulevard
1.07 mi · 3%
SHT North
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Katy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

13.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hedwig Village
00h 22m from Katy
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Katy and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Aldine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

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

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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.90 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 then Showers And Thunderstorms around Katy and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Aldine.

Stop Ideas Near Hedwig 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 Hedwig Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hermann Square
Scenic stop 12.5 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 Hedwig Village.

BUS

Houston, TX

14 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

15 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

89 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

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

Katy

#1 Katy

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

Population23,889
Coordinates29.7857900, -95.8244000
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Aldine

#2 Aldine

Census designated place

Population15,869
Coordinates29.9324500, -95.3802100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Katy (-95.8244, 29.78579)
End: Aldine (-95.38021, 29.93245)

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
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $4.95
Round trip
$9.90
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.95 $9.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.59 $6.01 $12.03
Diesel $3.99 $5.23 $10.46

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 Katy and Aldine. The current time is 23:19:44.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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