How far is Kaufman, TX from Irving, TX?
The driving distance from Kaufman, TX to Irving, TX is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kaufman and Irving.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaufman and Irving.
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Start on East Mulberry Street
26 m · 5 sec · East Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
71 m · 9 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Grove Street
618 ft · 12 sec · West Grove Street
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Turn straight onto Ed Hall Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Ed Hall Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 175 West
567 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
29.4 mi · 32 min
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30
978 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West
2818 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward LOOP 12
3277 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 12 North
593 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West
1057 ft · 21 sec · North Walton Walker Service Road West
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 North
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
2.3 mi · 2 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto South Loop 12
1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12
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Turn left onto East State Highway 356
1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356
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Continue on East Irving Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard
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Continue on West Irving Boulevard
790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ohio Street
18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kaufman and Irving.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 175 West
Merge slight left
29.4 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Kaufman and Mostly Cloudy near Irving.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kaufman to Irving?
The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Balch Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Kaufman and 22.8 miles from Irving.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kaufman and Mostly Cloudy near Irving.
Stop Ideas Near Balch Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Balch Springs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Balch Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kaufman and Irving. Straight-line distance: 40.33 mi (64.9 km).
#1 Kaufman
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,576 |
| Coordinates | 32.5890200, -96.3088700 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.08 | $12.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
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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