Origin
Hilshire Village, TX
Afternoon in Hilshire Village on Friday
Local time
1:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hilshire Village, TX to Pasadena, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 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 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Pasadena, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hilshire Village, TX to Pasadena, TX covers 22.7 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gulf Freeway, Katy Freeway, La Porte Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on Gulf Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.7 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.
Drive Character
This is a 31m highway drive covering 22.7 miles, with most of the trip on Gulf Freeway and Katy Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.5 miles on Gulf Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gulf Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 19 decision points packed into just 22.7 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 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 45 South: Galveston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 768B
Toward I 45 South: Galveston
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 610 East: Pasadena
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40B
Toward I 610 East: Pasadena
8
16.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 610 East: Pasadena, Broadway Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 610 East: Pasadena, Broadway Boulevard
8
17.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte
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 30B
Toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte
9
17.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Central Street, Old Galveston Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Central Street, Old Galveston Road
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 Pasadena, TX, road signs begin pointing toward La Porte along the way.
La Porte
17.6 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Freeway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Katy Freeway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| La Porte Freeway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Shaver Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Loop East | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pasadena Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Ridgeley Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| TX 35 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gulf Freeway
— 7.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilshire Village, TX and Pasadena, 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
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 768B
Toward I 45 South: Galveston
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 45
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Gulf Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the exit
156 ft
·
3 sec
Exit 40B
Toward I 610 East: Pasadena
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on TX 35
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
TX 35
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 610 East: Pasadena, Broadway Boulevard
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 610 East: Pasadena
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 610
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Loop East
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 30B
Toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
206 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Central Street, Old Galveston Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight
385 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on La Porte Freeway Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
La Porte Freeway Frontage Road
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward TX 225 East
18
Merge onto TX 225
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
La Porte Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on TX 225
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Pasadena Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Shaver Street, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
22
Turn right onto South Shaver Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Shaver Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto Southmore Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southmore Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto South Main Street
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
25
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.43 one way
$6.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.05 | $8.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $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.
Destination
Pasadena, TX
Afternoon in Pasadena on Friday
Local time
1:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
31m 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 Pasadena, TX covers 22.7 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gulf Freeway, Katy Freeway, La Porte Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 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 $3.43 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 short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 22.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hilshire Village, TX to Pasadena, TX, road signs begin pointing toward La Porte along the way.
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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