This relatively short drive from Pasadena, TX to Hilshire Village, TX covers 22.6 miles and should take about 31 minutes. It's an easy day trip, perfect for a single day of travel. The main roads you'll navigate include the Gulf Freeway, Katy Freeway, and La Porte Freeway, with a significant 78% of the journey on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $3 for this trip. The drive is focused on efficient travel between these two Texas locations within the Great Plains region.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Gulf Freeway
7.8 mi
9m
Katy Freeway
6.7 mi
8m
La Porte Freeway
2.2 mi
2m
South Main Street
1.4 mi
2m
East Loop South
1 mi
1m
Pasadena Freeway
0.6 mi
<1m
Ridgeley Drive
0.5 mi
1m
Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Gulf Freeway
— 7.8 mi, about 9m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~5,971 veh/hr typical
· worst 7,284
Quietest
2 AM
~653 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 37 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasadena, TX and Hilshire Village, TX.
1
Start on South Main Street
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
2
Turn left onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
0.5 mi·49 sec·Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward TX 225 WestUse the left lane.
4
Merge onto TX 225
0.6 mi·38 sec·Pasadena Freeway
5
Continue on TX 225
2.2 mi·2 min·La Porte Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 610 WestUse the left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 610
1.0 mi·1 min·East Loop South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 32BToward I 45 North, TX 35 South: Alvin, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 45 North: DowntownUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 45
7.8 mi·9 min·Gulf Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 48BToward I 10 West: San AntonioUse the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Merge onto I 10; US 90
6.7 mi·8 min·Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 761AToward Wirt Road, Chimney Rock Road
14
Turn straight onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
497 ft·13 sec·Katy Freeway Frontage Road
15
Turn right onto Wirt Road
0.2 mi·24 sec·Wirt Road
16
Turn left onto Ridgeley Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Ridgeley Drive
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Ridgeley Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.4 mi into trip|~2m in|Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
Turn left onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
4.8 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the exit toward I 610 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 610 West
8
6.2 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit toward I 45 North, TX 35 South: Alvin, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 32B
Toward I 45 North, TX 35 South: Alvin, Downtown
8
6.4 mi into trip|~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 North: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 45 North: Downtown
7
14.5 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 48B
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.43 one way
$6.86 round trip
$3.86/gal25.4 MPG avg8 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.25
$3.78
$7.56
premium
$4.58
$4.08
$8.15
diesel
$5.35
$4.76
$9.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 63% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
6.8
0
$2.37
$1.08
Efficient EV
5.7
0
$1.98
$0.90
EV Truck/SUV
9
0
$3.16
$1.45
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Forecast as of May 27, 2026
Origin
Pasadena, TX
Afternoon
in Pasadena on Wednesday
Local time
4:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SE 5 to 15 mph69% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 2:56PM CDT until May 28 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 2:56PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Hilshire Village, TX
Afternoon
in Hilshire Village on Wednesday
Local time
4:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
E 5 to 15 mph64% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 2:56PM CDT until May 28 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 2:56PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
1 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
31m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey utilizing major freeways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.8 miles on the Gulf Freeway, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the transition between the Gulf Freeway, Katy Freeway, and La Porte Freeway will provide some variation in the road's immediate surroundings as you progress toward Hilshire Village. It's designed for straightforward, efficient travel.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on Gulf Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Gulf Freeway and Katy Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road.
Driving Effort10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 22.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
85 ft19 ft
Total Climb
107 ft
Total Descent
67 ft
Highest Point
85 ft
~21 mi in
Elevation Range
66 ft
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 Pasadena, TX to Hilshire Village, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on Gulf Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1.4 miles (Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hilshire Village, TX before heading back.
