Origin
Hilshire Village, TX
Morning in Hilshire Village on Sunday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hilshire Village, TX to Baytown, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
33.9 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hilshire Village, TX
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Baytown, TX
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Trip Overview
This 33.9-mile drive from Hilshire Village, TX to Baytown, TX is a quick trip, estimated to take around 43 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, with no need to break it up into overnight stays. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $5 for this journey, which primarily sticks to major roadways. The route is highway-focused, offering a straightforward transit experience. Both your starting point in Hilshire Village and your destination in Baytown are located within the Great Plains region, so you won't be crossing distinct geographical zones on this short hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Freeway | 19.1 mi | 23m |
| Katy Freeway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Decker Drive | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Ridgeley Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Wirt Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Katy Freeway Frontage Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Freeway
— 19.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilshire Village, TX and Baytown, TX.
1
Start on Ridgeley Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgeley Drive
2
Turn right onto Wirt Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Wirt Road
3
Turn left onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 10 East
5
Merge onto I 10; US 90
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 10; US 90
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
East Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
13 mi
·
16 min
·
East Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 330
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Decker Drive
Toward Spur 330: Baytown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Spur 330
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on Decker Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Decker Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Decker Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 32.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Turn left onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway
Merge onto I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 10 / East Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / East Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
27.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Spur 330 / Decker Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 330 / Decker Drive toward Spur 330: Baytown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Spur 330: Baytown
6
32.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Spur 330
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Spur 330
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.12 one way
$10.24 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.61 | $11.21 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.05 | $12.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Baytown, TX
Morning in Baytown on Sunday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 79% of the journey taking place on major freeways. The East Freeway will feature prominently, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.1 miles on this road. This means much of your drive will involve consistent speeds and the general character of interstate travel. While the route is predominantly highway, you'll navigate through sections of the Katy Freeway and Decker Drive, which may offer slight variations in the driving experience as you progress toward Baytown.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.1 mi on East Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and Katy Freeway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Katy Freeway Frontage Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.9 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Katy Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (I 10 / East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hilshire Village, TX to Baytown, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 330: Baytown along the way.
Spur 330: Baytown
27.8 mi in
|
~36m
|
via Spur 330
About the Cities
Arriving in Baytown, TX
Full guide →Baytown is a city in Texas. When you are in Baytown, you can rest assured you are in one of the most industrialized places of the world. With Exxon's Baytown Refinery on the west, Chevron's Cedar Bayou Plant on the northeast, the Covestro Baytown Industrial Plant on the east, and a smattering of other industries in between, you're likely to see flare stacks and storage tanks or tanker cars wherever you go, and might think you need a gas mask. But, in spite of this, there are still natural and cultural attractions to behold. And Garey Busey and Renee Zellweger used to call this place home.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.1 miles on East Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Baytown, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Katy Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (I 10 / East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Baytown, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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