Origin
Wimberley, TX
Afternoon in Wimberley on Friday
Local time
12:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wimberley, TX to Kyle, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 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 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wimberley, TX
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Kyle, TX
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Trip Overview
This short 18.1-mile drive from Wimberley to Kyle, Texas, will take you about 27 minutes, making it an ideal option for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, with Ranch Road 150 West and Ranch Road 3237 forming the backbone of your journey. Given the minimal distance and fuel cost estimated at just $3, this route offers a straightforward connection within the Great Plains region. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two Texas towns without committing to an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway mileage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.6 miles on Ranch Road 150 West. This suggests a more intimate driving experience, likely involving frequent adjustments in direction as you follow the designated Ranch to Market Roads. The character of the road is defined by its local nature, rather than high-speed cruising, so be prepared for a winding path as you make your way from Wimberley to Kyle.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ranch Road 150 West is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.6 miles in near RM 3237 / Ranch to Market Road 3237.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (RM 3237 / Ranch to Market Road 3237): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (RM 150 / Ranch Road 150 West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.7 miles (North Wallace Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
RM 3237 / Ranch to Market Road 3237
Turn left onto RM 3237 / Ranch to Market Road 3237
Navigation decision point
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
RM 150 / Ranch Road 150 West
Enter roundabout onto RM 150 / Ranch Road 150 West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
North Wallace Street
Turn right onto North Wallace Street
Navigation decision point
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
West Lockhart Street
Turn left onto West Lockhart Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
North Burleson Street
Turn right onto North Burleson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ranch Road 150 West | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Ranch Road 3237 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Ranch to Market Road 3237 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Veterans Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Old Kyle Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Lockhart Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ranch Road 12 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Blanco Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ranch Road 150 West
— 6.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wimberley, TX and Kyle, TX.
1
Start on RM 12
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ranch Road 12
2
Continue on Old Kyle Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Kyle Road
3
Turn left onto RM 3237
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Ranch to Market Road 3237
4
Continue on RM 3237
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Ranch Road 3237
5
Enter roundabout onto RM 150
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ranch Road 150 West
6
Continue on RM 150
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Ranch Road 150 West
7
Continue on RM 150
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Drive
8
Turn left onto North Blanco Street
444 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Blanco Street
9
Turn right onto North Wallace Street
323 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Wallace Street
10
Turn left onto West Lockhart Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Lockhart Street
11
Turn right onto North Burleson Street
219 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Burleson Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Burleson Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.73 one way
$5.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Kyle on Friday
Local time
12:09 PM
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wimberley, TX to Kyle, TX covers 18.1 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ranch Road 150 West, Ranch Road 3237, Ranch to Market Road 3237. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Wimberley, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (RM 3237 / Ranch to Market Road 3237): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (RM 150 / Ranch Road 150 West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.7 miles (North Wallace Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Wimberley, TX to Kyle, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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