How far is Kyle, TX from Midland, TX?
The driving distance from Kyle, TX to Midland, TX is about 328.2 miles (528.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Concho County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kyle and Midland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kyle and Midland.
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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
1775 ft · 60 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto South Interstate 35
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Interstate 35
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Turn left onto Kyle Parkway
110 m · 8 sec · Kyle Parkway
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Continue on South FM 1626
8.8 mi · 12 min · South FM 1626
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 45 Toll
653 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on 45 Southwest Toll Road
3.2 mi · 3 min · 45 Southwest Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1 North: Mopac Boulevard
1789 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on South Mopac Expressway
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Slaughter Lane
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West Slaughter Lane
54 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto West Slaughter Lane
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Slaughter Lane
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 1826
1.3 km · 1 min · Ranch Road 1826
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Turn right onto West US Highway 290
1.1 km · 50 sec · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight left
1791 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto West Highway 71
22.3 mi · 31 min · West Highway 71
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Continue on East State Highway 71
42 mi · 57 min · East State Highway 71
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Keep slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Young Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Young Street
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Continue straight
47.2 mi · 51 min
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street
1347 ft · 19 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn straight onto United States Highway 87
71.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min · United States Highway 87
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Continue on South Bryant Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on South Koenigheim Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street
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Continue on North Bryant Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 87 North
23.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue straight
15.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North
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Take the exit slight left toward SH 158 West: Midland
64.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Continue on East Florida Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Florida Avenue
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Turn right onto South Big Spring Street
3046 ft · 43 sec · South Big Spring Street
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Turn right onto West Wall Street
14 m · 1 sec · West Wall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Wall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kyle and Midland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
United States Highway 87
Turn straight onto United States Highway 87
71.2 mi · 01h 17m
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 Kyle and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kyle to Midland?
The road trip is about 328.2 miles (528.2 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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?
Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.9 miles from Kyle and 164.3 miles from Midland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 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 $44.46 one way or $88.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kyle and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kyle and Midland. Straight-line distance: 284.84 mi (458.41 km).
#1 Kyle
A city in Hays County, Texas.
| Population | 51,558 |
| Coordinates | 29.9891100, -97.8772300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midland
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 147,069 |
| Coordinates | 31.9973500, -102.0779100 |
| Altitude | 848 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midland (-102.07791, 31.99735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 528 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $3.84 | $44.46 | $88.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $50.34 | $100.68 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $54.69 | $109.38 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $66.89 | $133.77 |
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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