How far is Burleson, TX from Kyle, TX?

The driving distance from Burleson, TX to Kyle, TX is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.89 mi
03h 29m
Flight
179.43 mi
288.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.43 mi
Kilometers
288.76 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.89 mi
Kilometers
313.65 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kyle
Thu, Oct 15, 3:18 PM CDT
Return by in Burleson
Thu, Oct 15, 6:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burleson
2026-10-15T11:49
Arrive Kyle
Thu, Oct 15, 3:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burleson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Troy
TX

City in Bell County, Texas

From Burleson
97.6 mi
01h 44m
To Kyle
97.2 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Burleson and Kyle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Ellison Street

    15 m · 2 sec · East Ellison Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto East Ellison Street

    53 m · 13 sec · East Ellison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Commerce Street

    96 m · 16 sec · South Commerce Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Renfro Street

    1574 ft · 35 sec · West Renfro Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Burleson Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Burleson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    22.1 mi · 25 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward RM 150: Kyle

    1451 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Interstate 35

  14. 14

    Continue on North Old Highway 81

    1907 ft · 38 sec · North Old Highway 81

  15. 15

    Continue on South Interstate 35

    2306 ft · 50 sec · South Interstate 35

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    1370 ft · 46 sec · East Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Burleson Street

    34 m · 3 sec · North Burleson Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Burleson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
116 mi · 59%
I 35 South
68.3 mi · 35%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
South Burleson Boulevard
1.7 mi · 1%
South Interstate 35
1.11 mi · 1%
North Old Highway 81
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

68 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
179.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 44m from Burleson
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Burleson 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 Burleson to Kyle?

The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Burleson and 97.2 miles from Kyle.

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

The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.41 one way or $52.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Burleson and Mostly Sunny near Kyle.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Troy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troy.

RAIL

Temple

13 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

27 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

42 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Waco, TX

42 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burleson and Kyle. Straight-line distance: 179.43 mi (288.76 km).

Burleson

#1 Burleson

A city in Burleson County, Texas.

Population49,686
Coordinates32.5420800, -97.3208500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Kyle

#2 Kyle

A city in Hays County, Texas.

Population51,558
Coordinates29.9891100, -97.8772300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Burleson (-97.32085, 32.54208)
End: Kyle (-97.87723, 29.98911)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.03 L · about $26.41
Round trip
$52.82
13.76 gal · 52.06 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $26.41 $52.82
Mid-grade $4.35 $29.91 $59.81
Premium $4.72 $32.49 $64.99
Diesel $5.78 $39.74 $79.48

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 Burleson and Kyle. The current time is 11:49:46.

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.