How far is Tye, TX from Katy, TX?
The driving distance from Tye, TX to Katy, TX is about 359.7 miles (578.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302.2 miles (486.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tye and Katy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tye and Katy.
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Start on Scott Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Scott Street
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Continue on South FM 707
11.7 mi · 13 min · South FM 707
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Turn right onto US Highway 83
3105 ft · 1 min · US Highway 83
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Take the ramp left
42.4 mi · 48 min
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Continue straight
1 km · 46 sec
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Turn left
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
21.5 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Garmon Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive
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Continue on US Highway 84 East
29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East
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Turn right
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281
79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue
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Continue on South US Highway 183
35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183
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Continue straight
2151 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road
14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
2541 ft · 1 min
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71
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Continue on Texas State Highway 71
122.3 mi · 2 hr 8 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1463
1076 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
570 ft · 14 sec · Katy Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto FM 1463
1.1 km · 1 min · FM 1463
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Turn right onto Highway Boulevard
1944 ft · 35 sec · 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 Tye and Katy.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Texas State Highway 71
Continue on Texas State Highway 71
122 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tye and Sunny near Katy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tye to Katy?
The road trip is about 359.7 miles (578.9 km) and usually takes 06h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.8 miles from Tye and 179.9 miles from Katy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 302.2 miles (486.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.29 one way or $100.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tye and Sunny near Katy.
Stop Ideas Near Florence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tye and Katy. Straight-line distance: 302.25 mi (486.42 km).
#1 Tye
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 32.4576200, -99.8714800 |
| Altitude | 547 |
| 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: Katy (-95.8244, 29.78579)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 579 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $3.96 | $50.29 | $100.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $56.65 | $113.30 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $61.36 | $122.71 |
| Diesel | $5.97 | $75.70 | $151.39 |
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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