How far is Abilene, TX from Kyle, TX?
The driving distance from Abilene, TX to Kyle, TX is about 242.2 miles (389.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abilene and Kyle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abilene and Kyle.
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Start on South Pine Street
535 ft · 16 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1906 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
1926 ft · 45 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn right onto South Treadaway Boulevard
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Treadaway Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward US 83 South, US 84 East: Ballinger, Coleman
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
1429 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
44.8 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
1 km · 46 sec
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Turn left
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
21.5 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Garmon Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive
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Continue on US Highway 84 East
29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East
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Turn right
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281
79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue
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Continue on South US Highway 183
35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183
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Continue straight
2151 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road
14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: San Antonio
2251 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
22.1 mi · 25 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward RM 150: Kyle
1451 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
1.1 km · 1 min · South Interstate 35
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Continue on North Old Highway 81
1907 ft · 38 sec · North Old Highway 81
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Continue on South Interstate 35
2306 ft · 50 sec · South Interstate 35
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Turn right onto East Center Street
1370 ft · 46 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right onto North Burleson Street
34 m · 3 sec · North Burleson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Burleson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abilene and Kyle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 83 South
Merge slight left
44.8 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Abilene and Mostly Sunny near Kyle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abilene to Kyle?
The road trip is about 242.2 miles (389.8 km) and usually takes 04h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Goldthwaite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.2 miles from Abilene and 121 miles from Kyle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.82 one way or $65.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Abilene and Mostly Sunny near Kyle.
Stop Ideas Near Goldthwaite
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goldthwaite.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abilene and Kyle. Straight-line distance: 202.24 mi (325.48 km).
#1 Abilene
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
| Population | 124,407 |
| Coordinates | 32.4487400, -99.7331400 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kyle
A city in Hays County, Texas.
| Population | 51,558 |
| Coordinates | 29.9891100, -97.8772300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kyle (-97.87723, 29.98911)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $32.82 | $65.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $37.17 | $74.33 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $40.38 | $80.76 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $49.38 | $98.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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