How far is El Paso, TX from Kaufman, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Kaufman, TX is about 667.5 miles (1074.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 597.8 miles (962 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Areas Of Blowing Dust
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Kaufman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Kaufman.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.4 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
19.6 mi · 21 min · C F Hawn Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 243: Kaufman, Canton
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
80 m · 6 sec · North Jackson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Mulberry Street
112 m · 8 sec · West Mulberry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mulberry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Kaufman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Keep slight left
421 mi · 07h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny then Areas Of Blowing Dust leaving El Paso and Partly Sunny near Kaufman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Kaufman?
The road trip is about 667.5 miles (1074.3 km) and usually takes 11h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 333.4 miles from El Paso and 334.2 miles from Kaufman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 597.8 miles (962 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $89.03 one way or $178.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 209.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Kaufman, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Areas Of Blowing Dust around El Paso and Partly Sunny near Kaufman.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Kaufman. Straight-line distance: 597.77 mi (962.02 km).
#1 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kaufman
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,576 |
| Coordinates | 32.5890200, -96.3088700 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kaufman (-96.30887, 32.58902)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1074 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $89.03 | $178.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $100.18 | $200.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $108.16 | $216.33 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $94.08 | $188.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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