How far is Midland, TX from Kyle, TX?
The driving distance from Midland, TX to Kyle, TX is about 328 miles (527.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midland and Kyle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland and Kyle.
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Start on West Wall Street
14 m · 6 sec · West Wall Street
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Turn left onto South Big Spring Street
3046 ft · 49 sec · South Big Spring Street
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Turn left onto West Florida Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Florida Avenue
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Continue on Garden City Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Garden City Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 158
61.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East State Highway 158
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 87 South
14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South
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Continue straight
104.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 71
47.2 mi · 51 min · State Highway 71
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Bessemer Avenue
1878 ft · 32 sec · Bessemer Avenue
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Continue on Ford Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ford Street
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Turn left
63.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Continue on State Highway 71 West
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 71 West
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Turn slight right
84 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto West US Highway 290 Frontage Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West US Highway 290 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 1826
1.4 km · 1 min · Ranch Road 1826
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Turn left onto West Slaughter Lane
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Slaughter Lane
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Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1 South
1533 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on 45 Toll East
1483 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto 45 Southwest Toll Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · 45 Southwest Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on FM 1626 South
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto North FM 1626
8.8 mi · 12 min · North FM 1626
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Turn slight right onto I 35 South: San Marcos
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
1 mi · 2 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 Midland and Kyle.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 87 South
Continue straight
104 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midland and Mostly Sunny near Kyle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midland to Kyle?
The road trip is about 328 miles (527.9 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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 Midland and 164.2 miles from Kyle.
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 43.2 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 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Midland and Mostly Sunny near Kyle.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midland and Kyle. Straight-line distance: 284.84 mi (458.41 km).
#1 Midland
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 147,069 |
| Coordinates | 31.9973500, -102.0779100 |
| Altitude | 848 |
| 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: 528 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 55m |
| 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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