Origin
Katy, TX
Late night in Katy on Sunday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Katy, TX to Hilshire Village, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Katy, TX
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Hilshire Village, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 21.2-mile drive from Katy, TX, to Hilshire Village, TX, is best tackled in about 28 minutes. With a highway-focused profile, you'll spend most of your time on the Katy Freeway, Katy Tollway, and Highway Boulevard, with 72% of the journey utilizing these main roads. It's an easy day trip, requiring no overnight stops, and you can expect a fuel cost of around $3 for this short hop. The drive remains within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a consistent landscape throughout. This route is ideal for a quick, efficient transit between these two nearby Texas locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Katy Freeway | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| Katy Tollway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Highway Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Katy Freeway Frontage Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Ridgeley Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 90 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wirt Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Katy Freeway
— 14.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Katy, TX and Hilshire Village, TX.
1
Start on US 90
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Boulevard
2
Turn left onto US 90
227 ft
·
4 sec
·
Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp onto US 90
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 90
Toward I 10 East
4
Merge onto I 10; US 90
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 10 Toll
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Katy Tollway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 10; US 90
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 761
Toward Wirt Road, Chimney Rock Road, Antoine Drive
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Katy Freeway Frontage Road
11
Turn left
453 ft
·
16 sec
12
Continue on Wirt Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Wirt Road
13
Turn left onto Ridgeley Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgeley Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Ridgeley Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 20.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 90 / Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Turn left onto US 90 / Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m 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 / slight right lanes.
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
8
19.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Wirt Road, Chimney Rock Road, Antoine Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 761
Toward Wirt Road, Chimney Rock Road, Antoine Dr...
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Ridgeley Drive
Turn left onto Ridgeley Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Katy Tollway
(3.2 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Hilshire Village, TX
Late night in Hilshire Village on Sunday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with a significant 72% of the drive dedicated to major roadways like the Katy Freeway and Katy Tollway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.5 miles on the Katy Freeway, allowing for a steady pace. While largely highway-centric, the route may offer brief transitions as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, designed for covering ground quickly rather than for scenic meandering. This drive emphasizes forward momentum on well-maintained thoroughfares.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on Katy Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Katy Freeway and Katy Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 90 / Katy Freeway Frontage Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 21.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 90 / Katy Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Katy, TX
Full guide →Katy is a town in Southeastern Texas, just west of Houston, with rich history and a little bit of small town charm. It used to be a railroad town along the Missouri–Kansas–Texas railroad. In the 1960s, Houston started growing, eventually making Katy part of its surrounding area. Katy is a place to see for its heritage and historical sights, as well as other attractions to visit, with many being more popular than historical locations.
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 28m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on Katy Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.23 in tolls one way, starting with Katy Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Hilshire Village, 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 1.1 miles (US 90 / Katy Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hilshire Village, 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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