How far is Kyle, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Kyle, TX to Austin, TX is about 22 miles (35.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.97 mi
00h 27m
Flight
20.82 mi
33.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.82 mi
Kilometers
33.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.97 mi
Kilometers
35.35 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Wed, Apr 22, 8:27 PM CDT
Return by in Kyle
Wed, Apr 22, 8:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kyle
2026-04-22T20:00
Arrive Austin
Wed, Apr 22, 8:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kyle
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Onion Creek
TX

Census designated place

From Kyle
11.1 mi
00h 13m
To Austin
10.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 6th - 12th Streets

    665 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    2863 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
19.2 mi · 87%
South Interstate 35
1.72 mi · 8%
East 6th Street
0.54 mi · 2%
West Center Street
0.34 mi · 2%
6th - 12th Streets
0.13 mi · 1%
Congress Avenue
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

19.2 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onion Creek
00h 13m from Kyle
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kyle and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22 miles (35.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Onion Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Kyle and 10.9 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.91 one way or $5.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kyle and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Onion Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Onion Creek, 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 Onion Creek.

RAIL

Austin

15 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

32 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

60 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

104 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kyle and Austin. Straight-line distance: 20.82 mi (33.5 km).

Kyle

#1 Kyle

A city in Hays County, Texas.

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

#2 Austin

The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.

Population995,484
Coordinates30.2671500, -97.7430600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: North Burleson Street (-97.877241, 29.989111)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.93 L · about $2.91
Round trip
$5.82
1.54 gal · 5.86 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.91 $5.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.27 $6.55
Premium $4.59 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $3.99 $3.07 $6.15

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kyle and Austin. The current time is 20:00:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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