Origin
Austin, TX
Late night in Austin on Sunday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austin, TX to Kyle, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Austin, TX
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Kyle, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head south from Austin to Kyle, you are looking at a quick 21.8-mile trip that typically takes about 26 minutes behind the wheel. Because the distance is so short, this route is perfect for a simple day trip and does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Interstate 35, I-35 South, and the Purple Heart Trail to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel should be more than sufficient to cover this direct journey. Both cities sit within the Great Plains region, ensuring the landscape remains consistent throughout your transit. It is a straightforward, no-fuss drive that gets you where you need to go efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 18.7 mi | 20m |
| South Interstate 35 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East 5th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Old Highway 81 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Interstate 35 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Center Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Burleson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 18.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, TX and Kyle, TX.
1
Start on East 5th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
At end of road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Interstate 35
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 35 South
4
Merge onto I 35; US 290
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 213
Toward RM 150: Kyle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Interstate 35
7
Continue on I 35 Business
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Old Highway 81
8
Continue on South Interstate 35
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Interstate 35
9
Turn right onto RM 150
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Center Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right onto North Burleson Street
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Burleson Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Burleson Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 21.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Interstate 35
At end of road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward RM 150: Kyle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 213
Toward RM 150: Kyle
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
RM 150 / East Center Street
Turn right onto RM 150 / East Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
North Burleson Street
Turn right onto North Burleson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.29 one way
$6.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kyle, TX
Late night in Kyle on Sunday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a wide-open highway cruise on this short trek. While the route utilizes major corridors like I-35, the nature of the transit is less about a long interstate grind and more about navigating the high-traffic flow between these two Texas hubs. You will find that the highway share is effectively 0% in terms of long-haul cruising, as the path demands your attention through various interchanges. Because there are no designated stops required for a distance of only 21.8 miles, you can anticipate a continuous, albeit busy, experience on the road. Stay alert as you transition between the local thoroughfares and the primary arteries connecting the two cities.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North Interstate 35.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North Interstate 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Austin, TX to Kyle, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Rm 150: Kyle along the way.
Rm 150: Kyle
19.8 mi in
|
~22m
About the Cities
Starting in Austin, TX
Full guide →“City of the Violet Crown” · Founded 1835
Austin is a city of about 1,054,000 (2026) surpassing Fort Worth to become the 4th most populous city in Texas. It is on the southeast edge of the Hill Country region of Texas, making it the fourth-largest city in the state and the 11th-largest in the country. It is the capital of Texas and a college town, and also a center of an alternative culture away from the major cities on the US coasts, though the city is rapidly gentrifying with its rising popularity. Austin's attitude is commonly emblazoned about town on T-shirts and bumper stickers that read: "Keep Austin Weird." Austin is also marketed as the Live Music Capital of the World due to the large number of venues.
Top landmarks
- • Texas State Capitol — capitol and seat of government of the U.S. state of Texas
- • Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum — presidential library and museum for U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson in Austin,...
- • Texas State Cemetery — historic cemetery in Austin, Texas, USA
Arriving in Kyle, TX
Full guide →Kyle is in Central Hill Country, Texas.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North Interstate 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kyle, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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