Origin
Houston, TX
Afternoon in Houston on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houston, TX to Cleburne, TX
Drive Time
4h 35m
Distance
241.6 mi
389 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 22m
★
6 AM
4h 35m
8 AM
5h 2m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 42m
3 PM
4h 46m
5 PM
5h 1m
8 PM
4h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Cleburne, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Houston, TX to Cleburne, TX covers 241.6 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Franklin Street, Travis Street, I 45 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120.8 miles from Houston, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 35m drive with frequent turns across 241.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Franklin Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Houston, TX to Cleburne, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Travis Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 45 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 249 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Freeway Frontage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Mount Houston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tomball Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Franklin Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston, TX and Cleburne, TX.
1
Start on Louisiana Street
476 ft
·
20 sec
·
Louisiana Street
2
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Franklin Street
3
Turn left onto Travis Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Travis Street
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North Express Lane
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 45 North Express Lane
5
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward TX 249
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
TX 249
7
Turn straight onto North Freeway Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Freeway Frontage Road
8
Turn left onto West Mount Houston Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Mount Houston Road
9
Continue on Tomball Parkway
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Tomball Parkway
10
Continue on Tomball Parkway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Tomball Parkway
11
Continue on Tomball Tollway
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Tomball Tollway
12
Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
MCTRA 249 Tollway
13
Continue on Aggie Expressway
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Aggie Expressway
14
Continue on State Highway 105
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 105
15
Turn right onto State Highway 6
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
State Highway 6
16
Take the ramp slight left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
17
Merge slight left
50 mi
·
53 min
18
Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North State Highway 6
19
Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
20
Continue on North State Highway 6
37 mi
·
37 min
·
North State Highway 6
21
Continue on South Memorial Street
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Memorial Street
22
Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East State Highway 6
23
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
24
Turn right onto East Loop 340
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Loop 340
25
Take the exit slight right
354 ft
·
11 sec
26
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 35 North
27
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
31 mi
·
31 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
16 mi
·
15 min
·
I 35W: Fort Worth
29
Take the exit slight right toward FM 916: Grandview, Maypearl
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
FM 916: Grandview, Maypearl
30
Turn left onto I-35 Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I-35 Frontage Road
31
Turn left onto East Criner Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Criner Street
32
Continue on East Criner Street
394 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Criner Street
33
Continue on McDuff Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McDuff Avenue
34
Continue on East FM 4
12 mi
·
19 min
·
East FM 4
35
Continue on East 2nd Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
36
Turn right onto South Caddo Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Caddo Street
37
Turn left onto East Henderson Street
233 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Henderson Street
38
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 120.8 miles from Houston, TX, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.8 miles or 2h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleburne, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Houston, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Houston, TX
This is one driving day of about 241.6 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Houston, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.8 mi from Houston, TX · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.8 miles from Houston, 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
$36.91 one way
$73.81 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $40.44 | $80.89 |
| premium | $4.59 | $43.67 | $87.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.68 | $107.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.5 | 0 | $25.37 | $11.60 |
| Efficient EV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.14 | $9.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.6 | 1 | $33.82 | $15.46 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
3:24 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
12 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
4h 35m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Houston, TX to Cleburne, TX covers 241.6 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Franklin Street, Travis Street, I 45 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.8 miles from Houston, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Houston, TX to Cleburne, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Houston, TX to Cleburne, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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