Origin
Kyle, TX
Late night in Kyle on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kyle, TX to Amarillo, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 19m
Distance
516.3 mi
831 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$78
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 11m
★
6 AM
9h 19m
8 AM
9h 36m
10 AM
9h 25m
12 PM
9h 23m
3 PM
9h 26m
5 PM
9h 35m
8 PM
9h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kyle, TX
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Amarillo, TX
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Trip Overview
This 516.3-mile journey from Kyle, TX, to Amarillo, TX, will take approximately 9 hours and 19 minutes of driving time. It's a substantial trip that's best split over two days, especially considering the estimated $78 fuel cost. You'll be traversing the Great Plains region for the entirety of this drive, staying within Texas. This route is primarily on highways, offering a consistent pace for a long-distance trek. With two recommended stops, you can break up the nearly 10-hour drive to make it more manageable.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
258.1 miles from Kyle, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | 109.9 mi | 1h 51m |
| US 84 | 104.9 mi | 1h 49m |
| North US Highway 183 | 72.6 mi | 1h 18m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 24.3 mi | 27m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| 183A Toll | 14.6 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
— 109.9 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kyle, TX and Amarillo, TX.
1
Start on North Burleson Street
111 ft
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10 sec
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North Burleson Street
2
Turn left onto RM 150
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
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West Center Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto South Interstate 35
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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South Interstate 35
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 35
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 290
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 240B
Toward US 183 North: Lampasas
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 183
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on 183A Toll
15 mi
·
14 min
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183A Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 183
36 mi
·
38 min
·
North US Highway 183
11
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Key Avenue
12
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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North US Highway 281
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
37 mi
·
40 min
·
North US Highway 183
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
30 mi
·
34 min
·
US 84; US 183; TX 16
15
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Early Boulevard
16
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
·
25 min
·
East Commerce Street
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Wallis Avenue
18
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
19
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
20
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
21
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Highway 153
22
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
23
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
24
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
25
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
26
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 20; US 84
27
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
28
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
29
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
30
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Avenue F
31
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
32
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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East 15th Street
33
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
34
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
35
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
36
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
37
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Slaton Road
38
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
39
Turn slight right onto Interstate 27
321 ft
·
6 sec
·
Interstate 27
40
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
41
Merge onto I 27; US 87
110 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
42
Continue on I 27; US 60; US 87
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Canyon Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Keep slight left at fork onto US 87
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 87
Toward US 87 North
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
44
Keep slight right at fork onto US 87; Original US Route 66
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Fillmore Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Turn right onto I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Amarillo Boulevard
46
Arrive at destination
I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60
Trip Plan
Given the 9-hour 19-minute duration, planning for an overnight stop is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours for your first leg. With two planned stops, you can find convenient places to rest and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 109.9-mile stretch on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, where services might be more spread out. Breaking the drive into two days will allow you to enjoy the journey more comfortably.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 258.1 miles from Kyle, TX, or about 4h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.9 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 114 miles or 2h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 258.1 miles or 4h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 258.1 miles or 4h 50m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amarillo, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kyle, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kyle, TX
Aim for roughly 258 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Amarillo, TX
Aim for roughly 258 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 114 miles from Kyle, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway for about 109.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
170 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
341 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Post, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
258 mi · about 4.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 258 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 114 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 258.1 miles from Kyle, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Marshall Formby Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 258 miles or 4.7 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 295 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 514.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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RM 150 / West Center Street
Turn left onto RM 150 / West Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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South Interstate 35
Turn left onto South Interstate 35
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North: Lampasas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 240B
Toward US 183 North: Lampasas
7
514.7 mi into trip
|
~9h 14m in
|
US 87
Keep slight left at fork onto US 87 toward US 87 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 87 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$78.01 one way
$156.03 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
181 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $85.39 | $170.79 |
| premium | $4.54 | $92.18 | $184.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $113.99 | $227.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$208–$318
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 180.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $54 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 154.9 | 1 | $54.21 | $24.78 |
| Efficient EV | 129.1 | 1 | $45.18 | $20.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 206.5 | 2 | $72.28 | $33.04 |
Gas CO2
181 kg
EV CO2
60 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Amarillo, TX
Late night in Amarillo on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9h 19m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
National Monument
13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 516.3
View on nps.gov
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 2...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
near mile 516.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
The Marshall Formby Memorial Highway and US 84 make up a significant portion of this drive, contributing to its 62% highway share. Expect a long-distance drive that's largely efficient, with the longest continuous stretch covering 109.9 miles on the Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. While primarily highway driving, the route offers a steady progression across the Texas landscape. You'll experience a consistent feel for much of the journey, allowing for a focused drive.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 109.9 mi on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
At 9h 19m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near RM 150 / West Center Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 516.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (RM 150 / West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (South Interstate 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Kyle, TX to Amarillo, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lubbock along the way.
Lubbock
277.7 mi in
|
~5h 11m
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via US 84
About the Cities
Starting in Kyle, TX
Full guide →Kyle is in Central Hill Country, Texas.
Arriving in Amarillo, TX
Full guide →Amarillo, which means "yellow" in Spanish, is the center of the Texas Panhandle at the edge of the Great Plains.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 109.9 miles on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 258 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Amarillo, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (RM 150 / West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (South Interstate 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.3 hours each way, a round trip means 18.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Amarillo, TX before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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