How far is Kyle, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Kyle, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 518.5 miles (834.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 428.5 miles (689.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 53m 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
518.56 mi
07h 56m
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
518.56 mi
Kilometers
834.54 km
Drive Time
07h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 8:47 PM CDT
Return by in Kyle
Fri, Oct 16, 4:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kyle
2026-10-15T12:50
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 8:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:57 PM to 3:27 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
8:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kyle
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 Kyle
258.1 mi
03h 58m
To Amarillo
260.5 mi
03h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Burleson Street

    34 m · 10 sec · North Burleson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    1775 ft · 60 sec · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Interstate 35

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Interstate 35

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    2485 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    20.3 mi · 23 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    4 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Lampasas

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  11. 11

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  23. 23

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  34. 34

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  35. 35

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  36. 36

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  37. 37

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  40. 40

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    109.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  42. 42

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  43. 43

    Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
46 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110 mi · 21%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 14%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 14%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 13%
US 183 North
26.7 mi · 5%
Purple Heart Trail
24.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

110 mi · 01h 51m

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
07h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90 mi
428.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackwell
03h 58m from Kyle
Leave By
8:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kyle and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kyle to Amarillo?

The road trip is about 518.5 miles (834.5 km) and usually takes 07h 56m 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 258.1 miles from Kyle and 260.5 miles from Amarillo.

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 90 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 $70.25 one way or $140.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Kyle

#1 Kyle

A city in Hays County, Texas.

Population51,558
Coordinates29.9891100, -97.8772300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: North Burleson Street (-97.877241, 29.989111)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 835 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.3 gal
69.27 L · about $70.25
Round trip
$140.51
36.6 gal · 138.54 L
Estimated CO2
162.6 kg one way
Round trip: 325.3 kg / 717 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $70.25 $140.51
Mid-grade $4.35 $79.55 $159.10
Premium $4.72 $86.43 $172.86
Diesel $5.78 $105.70 $211.40

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 Kyle and Amarillo. The current time is 12:50:31.

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.