How far is Clarksdale, MS from Kyle, TX?
The driving distance from Clarksdale, MS to Kyle, TX is about 617.6 miles (993.9 km), with a travel time of about 12h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 517 miles (832.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harrison County, Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksdale and Kyle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksdale and Kyle.
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Start on the route
48 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Issaquena Avenue
133 m · 21 sec · Issaquena Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1821 ft · 56 sec · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Avenue
60 m · 5 sec · Riverside Avenue
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Continue on Madison Avenue
2160 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto South State Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South State Street
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Turn right
58 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn right onto Griffin Road
44 m · 7 sec · Griffin Road
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Turn left onto Old Hwy 61
1.3 km · 1 min · Old Hwy 61
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Turn straight onto North Broad Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Greenville Bypass
27.1 mi · 34 min · Greenville Bypass
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Turn left
31.5 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
6.9 mi · 8 min · North Main Street
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Turn right
49.9 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right
1041 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Junction City Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Junction City Highway
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Continue on Barnett Drive
1377 ft · 18 sec · Barnett Drive
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Continue on Junction City Highway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Junction City Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 5th
26.8 mi · 40 min · West 5th
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Turn straight
67 m · 10 sec
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Continue on West Main
3 mi · 5 min · West Main
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp straight
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
96.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 259 South, SH 31 West: Kilgore, Henderson
1272 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 259 South, SH 31 West: Kilgore, Henderson
777 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on US Highway 259 North
1 km · 42 sec · US Highway 259 North
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 259 Business North
1.3 mi · 1 min · US Highway 259 Business North
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Turn right onto State Highway 31 East
29.1 mi · 34 min · State Highway 31 East
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Continue on Chandler Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway
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Continue on State Highway 31 West
5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West
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Continue on East Highway 31
2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31
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Continue on State Highway 31 East
21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East
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Take the exit right
1648 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop
6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop
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Take the exit slight right
782 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
136 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 31 West
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West
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Continue on East Royall Boulevard
5.4 mi · 6 min · East Royall Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 31 East
9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East
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Continue on Northwest 2nd Street
9.3 mi · 11 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31
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Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive
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Turn straight onto East Waco Drive
2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive
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Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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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 Clarksdale and Kyle.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Main
Merge slight left
96.4 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksdale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kyle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksdale to Kyle?
The road trip is about 617.6 miles (993.9 km) and usually takes 12h 05m 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?
Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 308.8 miles from Clarksdale and 308.8 miles from Kyle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 517 miles (832.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.6 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 $86.72 one way or $173.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 193.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarksdale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kyle.
Stop Ideas Near Marshall
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 Marshall.
Marshall
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksdale and Kyle. Straight-line distance: 517.01 mi (832.05 km).
#1 Clarksdale
City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 14,470 |
| Coordinates | 34.2001100, -90.5709300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 994 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 42m |
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 | $3.98 | $86.72 | $173.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $96.57 | $193.15 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $105.11 | $210.23 |
| Diesel | $6.06 | $132.00 | $264.01 |
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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