Origin
Kaufman, TX
Afternoon in Kaufman on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kaufman, TX to Dallas, TX
Drive Time
39m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
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6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kaufman, TX
Thomas balabaud
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Kaufman to Dallas, you are looking at a straightforward 34.1-mile journey that typically takes about 36 minutes. Because this is a short trip within the Great Plains region of Texas, you can easily complete it as a quick day trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $5 on fuel for this transit. Navigating this path involves local roads like North Washington Street, West Grove Street, and Ed Hall Drive rather than major interstates. It is an efficient way to connect these two points, making it a practical choice for those who prefer to avoid long-haul highway driving.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
17.1 miles from Kaufman, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share for this 34.1-mile route is 0%, you will stay off the high-speed freeways for the duration of your trip. You will spend your time navigating through local streets, which keeps the driving experience hands-on and requires your full attention at intersections. Without any extended uninterrupted stretches, the pace remains consistent but requires frequent adjustments to local traffic flow. It is a functional, suburban-style drive that keeps you grounded in the local landscape between Kaufman and Dallas.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 175 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 175 and Julius Schepps Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 243 / North Washington Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 34.1 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 (TX 243 / North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 175): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles (I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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TX 243 / North Washington Street
Turn right onto TX 243 / North Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 175
Merge onto US 175
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
30.4 mi into trip
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~33m in
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I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge onto I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
32.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 284B
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
8
32.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Elm Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Elm Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 175 | 29.4 mi | 32m |
| Julius Schepps Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ed Hall Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Grove Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| TX 243 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 175
— 29.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaufman, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on TX 243
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Mulberry Street
2
Turn right onto TX 243
233 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Washington Street
3
Turn left onto TX 243
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Grove Street
4
Turn straight onto TX 243
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ed Hall Drive
5
Take the ramp onto TX 243
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
TX 243
Toward US 175 West
6
Merge onto US 175
29 mi
·
32 min
·
US 175
Use the none lane.
7
Merge onto I 45
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 284B
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Elm Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Lamar Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 36-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You do not need to worry about planning for rest stops, as you will arrive at your destination in under an hour. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, keep an eye on your navigation to manage the frequent turns along North Washington Street and West Grove Street. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should cover your needs comfortably for this distance. Take advantage of the short travel time to enjoy the convenience of local roads, but stay alert for the stop-and-go nature of city-bound traffic as you approach Dallas.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.1 miles from Kaufman, TX, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34.1 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.1 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kaufman, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kaufman, TX
This is one driving day of about 34.1 miles and 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kaufman, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 175 for about 29.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.1 mi from Kaufman, TX · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Kaufman, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dallas, TX
The final approach into Dallas, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dallas, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.21 one way
$10.42 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| premium | $4.59 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Dallas, TX
Afternoon in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Mesquite, TX
17 mi in
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.
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
4 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
39m 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 Kaufman, TX to Dallas, TX covers 34.1 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 175, Julius Schepps Freeway, Elm Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.1 miles from Kaufman, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.21 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 34.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 243 / North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 175): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles (I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kaufman, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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