How far is Kyle, TX from Canyon Lake, TX?
The driving distance from Kyle, TX to Canyon Lake, TX is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kyle and Canyon Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kyle and Canyon Lake.
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Start on North Burleson Street
34 m · 10 sec · North Burleson Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
1024 ft · 40 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto North Old Highway 81
2385 ft · 1 min · North Old Highway 81
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Martinez Loop
35 m · 7 sec · Martinez Loop
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Turn right onto South Interstate 35
60 m · 4 sec · South Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 28 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1615 ft · 20 sec · Interstate Highway 35
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Take the exit slight right toward Walnut Avenue
895 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 South
1311 ft · 30 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Turn right onto South Walnut Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Walnut Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 46 West
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 46 West
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Turn slight right
1467 ft · 54 sec
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Turn slight right
33 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto FM 2673
2 mi · 3 min · FM 2673
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Continue on Cranes Mill Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cranes Mill Road
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Turn right onto Oblate Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Oblate Drive
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Continue on Lighthouse Drive
1106 ft · 49 sec · Lighthouse Drive
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Turn right onto Robin Hood Drive
528 ft · 24 sec · Robin Hood Drive
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Continue on Robin Hood Drive
761 ft · 34 sec · Robin Hood Drive
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Turn left onto Canyon Lake Drive
2222 ft · 2 min · Canyon Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sherwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kyle and Canyon Lake.
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.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Cloudy leaving Kyle and Partly Cloudy near Canyon Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kyle to Canyon Lake?
The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Braunfels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Kyle and 23.8 miles from Canyon Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Kyle and Partly Cloudy near Canyon Lake.
Stop Ideas Near New Braunfels
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
City of Cibolo Municipal Building
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Braunfels.
San Marcos Station
San Antonio Station
Austin
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kyle and Canyon Lake. Straight-line distance: 24.38 mi (39.23 km).
#1 Kyle
A city in Hays County, Texas.
| Population | 51,558 |
| Coordinates | 29.9891100, -97.8772300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canyon Lake
City in Comal County, Texas, United States
| Population | 21,262 |
| Coordinates | 29.8752200, -98.2625100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canyon Lake (-98.26251, 29.87522)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $3.58 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $7.51 | $15.03 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
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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