How far is Amarillo, TX from Kyle, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Kyle, TX is about 516 miles (830.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 428.5 miles (689.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
516.07 mi
09h 18m
Flight
428.49 mi
689.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
428.49 mi
Kilometers
689.58 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
516.07 mi
Kilometers
830.53 km
Drive Time
09h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kyle
Thu, Oct 15, 11:08 PM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 8:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amarillo
2026-10-15T13:49
Arrive Kyle
Thu, Oct 15, 11:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:19 PM to 4:49 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amarillo
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Blackwell
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From Amarillo
257.9 mi
04h 39m
To Kyle
258.1 mi
04h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Kyle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Kyle.

  1. 1

    Start on East Amarillo Boulevard

    87 m · 9 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Pierce Street

    2278 ft · 58 sec · North Pierce Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Pierce Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Pierce Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    14 mi · 16 min · Canyon Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    103.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 289

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 27

    2536 ft · 1 min · North Interstate 27

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Loop 289

    1110 ft · 24 sec · North Loop 289

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    885 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive

    128 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Spur 331: Southeast Drive

    71 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289

    563 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Loop 289

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southeast Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Drive

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Slaton Road

    996 ft · 13 sec · Slaton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  17. 17

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  19. 19

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  30. 30

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  31. 31

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  35. 35

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  36. 36

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  39. 39

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  43. 43

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: San Antonio

    2251 ft · 55 sec

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  46. 46

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    22.1 mi · 25 min · Purple Heart Trail

  47. 47

    Take the exit slight right toward RM 150: Kyle

    1451 ft · 35 sec

  48. 48

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Interstate 35

  49. 49

    Continue on North Old Highway 81

    1907 ft · 38 sec · North Old Highway 81

  50. 50

    Continue on South Interstate 35

    2306 ft · 50 sec · South Interstate 35

  51. 51

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    1370 ft · 46 sec · East Center Street

  52. 52

    Turn right onto North Burleson Street

    34 m · 3 sec · North Burleson Street

  53. 53

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Burleson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Kyle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
53 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
104 mi · 20%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 14%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 13%
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 9%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 7%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

104 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.5 mi
428.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackwell
04h 39m from Amarillo
Leave By
5:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo 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 Amarillo to Kyle?

The road trip is about 516 miles (830.5 km) and usually takes 09h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blackwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 257.9 miles from Amarillo and 258.1 miles from Kyle.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 428.5 miles (689.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.91 one way or $139.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 161.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Mostly Sunny near Kyle.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Kyle. Straight-line distance: 428.49 mi (689.58 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Kyle

#2 Kyle

A city in Hays County, Texas.

Population51,558
Coordinates29.9891100, -97.8772300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
End: Kyle (-97.87723, 29.98911)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 831 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.21 gal
68.93 L · about $69.91
Round trip
$139.82
36.42 gal · 137.86 L
Estimated CO2
161.8 kg one way
Round trip: 323.7 kg / 714 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $69.91 $139.82
Mid-grade $4.35 $79.16 $158.32
Premium $4.72 $86.01 $172.01
Diesel $5.78 $105.18 $210.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Amarillo and Kyle. The current time is 13:49:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.