Houston to Katy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

27.3 miles 44 km · straight line
29 miles actual route 46.7 km · driving distance
37min estimated drive time
$3 - $3 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
274° W bearing direction

How far is Houston from Katy?

The distance from Houston to Katy is 27.3 miles (44 km) as the crow flies. Katy is located W of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 29 miles, taking about 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston and Katy. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Houston to Katy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37min $3 - $3 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Katy

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
Katy
29.79°N, 95.82°W
America/Chicago
42m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 9 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 910.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM