Origin
Talty, TX
Night in Talty on Thursday
Local time
10:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Talty, TX to Kemp, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.2 mi
32 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.
Talty, TX
Thomas balabaud
Kemp, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Talty, TX to Kemp, TX covers 20.2 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 175, FM 987, North FM 148 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on US 175. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.2 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 (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 20.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 175 and FM 987. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.2 miles on US 175.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 9.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 175 and FM 987. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near FM 987 / North Jefferson Street.
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 29m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (FM 987 / North Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (TX 243 / West Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (TX 243 / North Jackson Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
FM 987 / North Jefferson Street
At end of road, turn right onto FM 987 / North Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
TX 243 / West Grove Street
Turn left onto TX 243 / West Grove Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
TX 243 / North Jackson Street
Turn right onto TX 243 / North Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
TX 243 / West Mulberry Street
At end of road, turn left onto TX 243 / West Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward US 175 East
Navigation decision point
Toward US 175 East
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 175 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| FM 987 | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| North FM 148 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Washington Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 175 Bus | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East US Highway 175 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Mulberry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 175
— 9.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Talty, TX and Kemp, TX.
1
Start on FM 1641
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
FM 1641
2
Continue on FM 148
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North FM 148
3
Turn right onto FM 987
7.3 mi
·
12 min
·
FM 987
4
At end of road, turn right onto FM 987
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
5
Turn left onto TX 243
161 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Grove Street
6
Turn right onto TX 243
261 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Jackson Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto TX 243
281 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Mulberry Street
8
Turn right onto TX 34 Bus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Street
9
Turn left onto East US Highway 175
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East US Highway 175
10
Take the ramp
500 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 175 East
11
Merge onto US 175
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US 175
12
Turn right onto US 175 Bus
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 175 Bus
13
Turn left onto FM 1895
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 9th Street
14
Arrive at destination
FM 1895
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 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 | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
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
Kemp, TX
Night in Kemp on Thursday
Local time
10:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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 warmer 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 Talty, TX to Kemp, TX covers 20.2 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 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 10.1 miles from Talty, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.05 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 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (FM 987 / North Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (TX 243 / West Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (TX 243 / North Jackson Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Talty, TX to Kemp, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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