Origin
Cleveland, TX
Evening in Cleveland on Friday
Local time
7:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, TX to Dayton, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, TX
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Dayton, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Cleveland and Dayton, Texas, expect a straightforward 26.6-mile journey that typically takes about 35 minutes behind the wheel. This route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel costs for this short distance. Because there are no scheduled stops along the way, you can easily complete this drive in one go. It is an ideal connection if you are looking for a direct path between these two communities without the complexity of longer interstate travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way between these two Texas towns. You will spend your time moving along East Houston Street, U.S. Highway 90 West, and South Winfree Street. The route is comprised entirely of highways, maintaining a 100% highway share for the duration of the trip. You will encounter one long, uninterrupted stretch of 26.2 miles on East Houston Street, which accounts for the vast majority of your time on the road. The experience is best described as a practical, functional drive rather than a winding scenic tour.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Houston Street is the longest continuous segment at about 26.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 26.2 miles in near US 90; TX 146 / United States Highway 90 West.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cleveland, TX to Dayton, TX is easy. At 35m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.2 miles (US 90; TX 146 / United States Highway 90 West): Navigation decision point; at 26.4 miles (FM 1409 / South Winfree Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
26.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 90; TX 146 / United States Highway 90 West
Turn left onto US 90; TX 146 / United States Highway 90 West
Navigation decision point
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
FM 1409 / South Winfree Street
Turn right onto FM 1409 / South Winfree Street
Navigation decision point
5
26.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
26.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
26.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Houston Street | 26.2 mi | 33m |
| United States Highway 90 West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Winfree Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Houston Street
— 26.2 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, TX and Dayton, TX.
1
Start on TX 105 Business; TX 321
26 mi
·
33 min
·
East Houston Street
2
Turn left onto US 90; TX 146
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
United States Highway 90 West
3
Turn right onto FM 1409
142 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Winfree Street
4
Turn left
225 ft
·
18 sec
5
Turn right
155 ft
·
16 sec
6
Turn left
87 ft
·
6 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Dayton, TX
Evening in Dayton on Friday
Local time
7:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 Cleveland, TX to Dayton, TX covers 26.6 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Houston Street, United States Highway 90 West, South Winfree Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Cleveland, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.02 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.
The drive from Cleveland, TX to Dayton, TX is easy. At 35m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.2 miles (US 90; TX 146 / United States Highway 90 West): Navigation decision point; at 26.4 miles (FM 1409 / South Winfree Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Cleveland, TX to Dayton, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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