Origin
Hilshire Village, TX
Afternoon in Hilshire Village on Friday
Local time
3:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hilshire Village, TX to Katy, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 29m
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.
Hilshire Village, TX
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Katy, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hilshire Village, TX to Katy, TX covers 21.1 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Katy Freeway, Highway Boulevard, US 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on Katy Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21.1 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 (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 21.1 miles, with most of the trip on Katy Freeway and Highway Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.1 miles on Katy Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Katy Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Katy Freeway and Highway Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Wirt Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Wirt Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Katy Freeway Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Wirt Road
Turn right onto Wirt Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Turn right onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 10 West
5
1.4 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 / slight right lanes.
7
19.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 90
Take the exit onto US 90 toward US 90 West: Katy Mills Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 741
Toward US 90 West: Katy Mills Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Katy Freeway | 18.1 mi | 21m |
| Highway Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 90 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ridgeley Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Katy Freeway Frontage Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Wirt Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Katy Freeway
— 18.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilshire Village, TX and Katy, TX.
1
Start on Ridgeley Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgeley Drive
2
Turn right onto Wirt Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wirt Road
3
Turn right onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Katy Freeway Frontage Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 10 West
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 10; US 90
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 90
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 90
Exit 741
Toward US 90 West: Katy Mills Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto US 90
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Boulevard
8
Arrive at destination
US 90
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$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 | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
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
Katy, TX
Afternoon in Katy on Friday
Local time
3:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hilshire Village, TX to Katy, TX covers 21.1 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Katy Freeway, Highway Boulevard, US 90. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Hilshire Village, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Wirt Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Katy Freeway Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hilshire Village, TX to Katy, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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