Origin
Burleson, TX
Afternoon in Burleson on Sunday
Local time
2:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burleson, TX to Cleburne, TX
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Burleson, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Cleburne, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Burleson, TX to Cleburne, TX covers 15.6 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, Southwest Wilshire Boulevard, North Broadway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.5 miles on North Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
7.8 miles from Burleson, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 15.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Wilson Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Wilson Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (TX 174 / Southwest Wilshire Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (US 67 Bus / East Chambers Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Wilson Street
At end of road, turn right onto South Wilson Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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TX 174 / Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
Turn left onto TX 174 / Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
15.5 mi into trip
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~25m in
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US 67 Bus / East Chambers Street
Turn left onto US 67 Bus / East Chambers Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.5 mi into trip
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~25m in
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TX 171; TX 174; FM 4 / North Caddo Street
Turn left onto TX 171; TX 174; FM 4 / North Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
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US 67 Bus / East Henderson Street
Turn left onto US 67 Bus / East Henderson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Southwest Wilshire Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| North Broadway Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Northwest Renfro Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Renfro Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Ellison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Wilson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Caddo Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 6.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burleson, TX and Cleburne, TX.
1
Start on East Ellison Street
171 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Ellison Street
2
Continue on East Ellison Street
316 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Ellison Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto South Wilson Street
320 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Wilson Street
4
Turn left onto Spur 50
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Renfro Street
5
Continue on Spur 50
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Northwest Renfro Street
6
Turn left onto TX 174
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on TX 174
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Broadway Street
Use the none lane.
8
Continue on TX 174
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
North Main Street
9
Turn left onto US 67 Bus
280 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Chambers Street
10
Turn left onto TX 171; TX 174; FM 4
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Caddo Street
11
Turn left onto US 67 Bus
232 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Henderson Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 67 Bus
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.8 miles from Burleson, TX, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15.6 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.8 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleburne, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Burleson, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burleson, TX
This is one driving day of about 15.6 miles and 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Burleson, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North Main Street for about 6.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.8 mi from Burleson, TX · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.8 miles from Burleson, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cleburne, TX
The final approach into Cleburne, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cleburne, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.77 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| premium | $4.59 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cleburne, TX
Afternoon in Cleburne on Sunday
Local time
2:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Burleson, TX to Cleburne, TX covers 15.6 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Southwest Wilshire Boulevard, North Broadway Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Burleson, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Wilson Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (TX 174 / Southwest Wilshire Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (US 67 Bus / East Chambers Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Burleson, TX to Cleburne, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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