Origin
Pasadena, TX
Night in Pasadena on Friday
Local time
10:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pasadena, TX to Hilshire Village, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 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.
Pasadena, TX
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Hilshire Village, TX
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Trip Overview
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.
About the Cities
Starting in Pasadena, TX
Full guide →Pasadena is in the North Barrier Coast of Texas.
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 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.
Drive Character
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.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 7.8 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 1.4 miles in near Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road.
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 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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.
Downtown
6.2 mi in
|
~9m
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
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 West
Use 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 West
Use 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 32B
Toward I 45 North, TX 35 South: Alvin, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 45 North: Downtown
Use 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 48B
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Use 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 761A
Toward 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
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 | $2.37 | $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.
Destination
Hilshire Village, TX
Night in Hilshire Village on Friday
Local time
10:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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 warmer 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 Pasadena, TX to Hilshire Village, TX covers 22.6 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 11.3 miles from Pasadena, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 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 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.
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.
On the drive from Pasadena, TX to Hilshire Village, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown 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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