How far is Katy, TX from Hilshire Village, TX?
The driving distance from Katy, TX to Hilshire Village, TX is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Katy and Hilshire Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Katy and Hilshire Village.
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Start on Highway Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
69 m · 4 sec · Katy Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East
1776 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wirt Road, Chimney Rock Road, Antoine Drive
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
2466 ft · 46 sec · Katy Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left
138 m · 17 sec
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Continue on Wirt Road
949 ft · 24 sec · Wirt Road
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Turn left onto Ridgeley Drive
2515 ft · 2 min · Ridgeley Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridgeley Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Katy and Hilshire Village.
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
12.3 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Katy and Partly Sunny near Hilshire Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Katy to Hilshire Village?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 10.6 miles from Katy and 10.6 miles from Hilshire Village.
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 1.1 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Katy and Partly Sunny near Hilshire Village.
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 Katy and Hilshire Village. Straight-line distance: 20.11 mi (32.36 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Hilshire Village
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
| Population | 806 |
| Coordinates | 29.7907800, -95.4891100 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hilshire Village (-95.48911, 29.79078)
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 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
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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