How far is Post Oak Bend City, TX from Kaufman, TX?

The driving distance from Post Oak Bend City, TX to Kaufman, TX is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3 miles (4.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m 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
3.51 mi
00h 08m
Flight
2.99 mi
4.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.99 mi
Kilometers
4.81 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.51 mi
Kilometers
5.65 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kaufman
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM CDT
Return by in Post Oak Bend City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Post Oak Bend City
2026-04-23T04:27
Arrive Kaufman
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Post Oak Bend City
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
Oak Ridge
TX

Town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States

From Post Oak Bend City
1.7 mi
00h 04m
To Kaufman
1.7 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Post Oak Bend City and Kaufman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Post Oak Bend City and Kaufman.

  1. 1

    Start on Kandy Lane

    55 m · 10 sec · Kandy Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 279

    1 km · 2 min · County Road 279

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    1266 ft · 32 sec · North Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Grove Street

    49 m · 3 sec · West Grove Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    80 m · 6 sec · North Jackson Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Mulberry Street

    112 m · 8 sec · West Mulberry Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Post Oak Bend City and Kaufman.

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
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
228.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 279
0.64 mi · 18%
North Jefferson Street
0.24 mi · 7%
West Mulberry Street
0.07 mi · 2%
North Jackson Street
0.05 mi · 1%
Kandy Lane
0.03 mi · 1%
West Grove Street
0.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

2.44 mi · 00h 04m

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 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Ridge
00h 04m from Post Oak Bend City
Leave By
8:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Post Oak Bend City and Mostly Cloudy near Kaufman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Post Oak Bend City to Kaufman?

The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?

Oak Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Post Oak Bend City and 1.7 miles from Kaufman.

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

The direct path is about 3 miles (4.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.45 one way or $0.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Post Oak Bend City and Mostly Cloudy near Kaufman.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

37 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

52 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Mineola

72 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Post Oak Bend City and Kaufman. Straight-line distance: 2.99 mi (4.81 km).

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#1 Post Oak Bend City

Town of the United States

Population626
Coordinates32.6320800, -96.3135900
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Kaufman

#2 Kaufman

City in Texas, USA

Population8,576
Coordinates32.5890200, -96.3088700
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Kandy Lane (-96.313255, 32.632356)
End: East Mulberry Street (-96.308869, 32.589038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.12 gal
0.47 L · about $0.45
Round trip
$0.91
0.24 gal · 0.94 L
Estimated CO2
1.1 kg one way
Round trip: 2.1 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $0.45 $0.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.51 $1.02
Premium $4.59 $0.55 $1.10
Diesel $3.99 $0.48 $0.96

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Post Oak Bend City and Kaufman. The current time is 04:27:46.

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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.