Origin
Cleveland, TX
Afternoon in Cleveland on Friday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, TX to Franklin, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Franklin, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Cleveland to Franklin, Texas, you are looking at a quick 18.5-mile journey that typically takes about 27 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the short duration eliminates the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via TX 105 and East Houston Street, keeping you within the Great Plains region for the duration of the trip. Budgeting for fuel is straightforward, with an estimated cost of around $3 for the drive. Since there are no mandatory stops required to complete the route, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive is efficient and straightforward, with 68% of the trip spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on TX 105, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 12.6 miles. The character of the road is consistent, offering a steady pace rather than the stop-and-go patterns of urban traffic. Because you are primarily utilizing highway infrastructure, the drive feels direct and purposeful. You can expect a predictable experience behind the wheel, making it a simple transit between these two Texas locations.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 3 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 105 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 105 and East Houston Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near TX 105.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cleveland, TX to Franklin, TX is easy. At 27m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 5.9 miles (TX 105): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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TX 105
Turn left onto TX 105
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 105 | 12.6 mi | 18m |
| East Houston Street | 5.9 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
TX 105
— 12.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, TX and Franklin, TX.
1
Start on TX 105 Business; TX 321
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East Houston Street
2
Turn left onto TX 105
13 mi
·
18 min
·
TX 105
Use the left lane.
3
Arrive at destination
TX 105
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Franklin, TX
Afternoon in Franklin on Friday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
20 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
27m 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 Franklin, TX covers 18.5 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 105, East Houston Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 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 $2.80 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 Franklin, TX is easy. At 27m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 5.9 miles (TX 105): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cleveland, TX to Franklin, 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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