Origin
Kemp, TX
Evening in Kemp on Thursday
Local time
5:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kemp, TX to Talty, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kemp, TX
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Talty, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit through the Great Plains, the drive from Kemp to Talty covers 20.7 miles in about 29 minutes. This short journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via East US Highway 175, FM 987, and North FM 148 to complete the connection. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route for local commuters or travelers. Because the origin and destination are both situated within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent regional landscape throughout the journey. It is a straightforward, practical link that gets you between these two Texas points efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 91% of this 20.7-mile route consists of high-speed travel. The drive is defined by a significant 10.6-mile stretch on East US Highway 175, which serves as the backbone of your journey. You will transition from these wider highway lanes onto FM 987 and North FM 148, shifting the pace as you move toward your destination. This mix creates a functional drive that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvers. Being behind the wheel here feels like a standard regional transit, offering little distraction and a predictable flow of traffic.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East US Highway 175 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East US Highway 175 and FM 987. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 175 Bus / North Elm Street.
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 29m 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: near the start (US 175 Bus / North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 175 / East US Highway 175): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 175 Bus / North Elm Street
Turn right onto US 175 Bus / North Elm Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 175 / East US Highway 175
Turn left onto US 175 / East US Highway 175
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward TX 243: Canton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward TX 243: Canton
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
North Shannon Street
Turn left onto North Shannon Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
FM 987
At end of road, turn left onto FM 987
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East US Highway 175 | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| FM 987 | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| North FM 148 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Elm Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Shannon Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ed Hall Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| FM 1641 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East US Highway 175
— 10.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kemp, TX and Talty, TX.
1
Start on FM 1895
114 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 9th Street
2
Turn right onto US 175 Bus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Street
3
Turn left onto US 175
11 mi
·
11 min
·
East US Highway 175
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward TX 243: Canton
5
Continue on TX 243
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Ed Hall Drive
6
Turn left onto North Shannon Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Shannon Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto FM 987
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
FM 987
8
At end of road, turn left onto FM 148
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North FM 148
9
Arrive at destination
FM 1641
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.26 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Talty, TX
Evening in Talty on Thursday
Local time
5:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
15 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
29m 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 Kemp, TX to Talty, TX covers 20.7 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East US Highway 175, FM 987, North FM 148. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Kemp, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.13 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 29m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 175 Bus / North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 175 / East US Highway 175): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Kemp, TX to Talty, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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