How far is Kaufman, TX from Talty, TX?

The driving distance from Kaufman, TX to Talty, TX is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.79 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.89 mi
12.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.89 mi
Kilometers
12.7 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.79 mi
Kilometers
14.15 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Talty
Tue, May 12, 11:00 PM CDT
Return by in Kaufman
Tue, May 12, 11:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kaufman
2026-05-12T22:45
Arrive Talty
Tue, May 12, 11:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kaufman
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Post Oak Bend City
TX

Town of the United States

From Kaufman
4.4 mi
00h 07m
To Talty
4.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kaufman and Talty.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kaufman and Talty.

  1. 1

    Start on East Mulberry Street

    26 m · 5 sec · East Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    71 m · 9 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Grove Street

    150 m · 12 sec · West Grove Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    1266 ft · 30 sec · North Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Pyle Street

    7.3 mi · 13 min · West Pyle Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North FM 148

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North FM 148

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · FM 1641

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kaufman and Talty.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Pyle Street
7.31 mi · 83%
North FM 148
1.09 mi · 12%
North Jefferson Street
0.24 mi · 3%
West Grove Street
0.09 mi · 1%
North Washington Street
0.04 mi · 1%
East Mulberry Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

West Pyle Street

Turn left onto West Pyle Street

7.31 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
7.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Post Oak Bend City
00h 07m from Kaufman
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kaufman and Sunny near Talty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kaufman to Talty?

The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Post Oak Bend City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Kaufman and 4.4 miles from Talty.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kaufman and Sunny near Talty.

Stop Ideas Near Post Oak Bend City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Post Oak Bend City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Post Oak Bend City.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

34 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

49 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Mineola

77 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kaufman and Talty. Straight-line distance: 7.89 mi (12.7 km).

Kaufman

#1 Kaufman

City in Texas, USA

Population8,576
Coordinates32.5890200, -96.3088700
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Talty

#2 Talty

City in Kaufman County, Texas, United States

Population2,883
Coordinates32.6831900, -96.3855400
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Kaufman (-96.30887, 32.58902)
End: Talty (-96.38554, 32.68319)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.17 L · about $1.17
Round trip
$2.34
0.62 gal · 2.34 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.17 $2.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.32 $2.64
Premium $4.59 $1.42 $2.85
Diesel $3.99 $1.24 $2.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kaufman and Talty. The current time is 22:45:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.