Kaufman, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Kaufman, TX have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 62-mile quick runs to 451-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Kaufman, TX spread mainly south and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
451 mi
Laredo, TX
Quickest Drive
40m
Dallas, TX
Plan Around Kaufman, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Kaufman, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Kaufman, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Kaufman, TX
Driving from Kaufman, TX
Expect an average of 268 miles and about 4h 33m behind the wheel when leaving Kaufman, TX. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 451 miles (7h 56m), while the shortest is just 62 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Kaufman, TX are Laredo, TX (451 mi, 7h 56m), Lubbock, TX (378.5 mi, 5h 29m), Houston, TX (230.3 mi, 4h 15m), Austin, TX (217.2 mi, 3h 50m), and McKinney, TX (62.4 mi, 1h 11m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 268-mile trip from Kaufman, TX, budget about $40 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Kaufman, TX and 2 routes heading into Kaufman, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 62 to 451 miles.
The longest mapped route from Kaufman, TX covers 451 miles and takes approximately 7h 56m. Shorter options start at just 62 miles.
The average route from Kaufman, TX runs about 268 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 33m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 268-mile trip from Kaufman, TX costs roughly $40 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Kaufman, TX include Laredo, TX, Lubbock, TX, Houston, TX and Austin, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Kaufman, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,010
Median Income
$58,269
Median Home Value
$195,900
Median Age
32.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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