Origin
Irving, TX
Afternoon in Irving on Sunday
Local time
2:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irving, TX to Cleburne, TX
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
51.5 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleburne, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Irving, TX to Cleburne, TX covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway, South Walton Walker Boulevard, Spur 408 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.2 miles on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.87 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
25.8 miles from Irving, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 51.5 miles, with most of the trip on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway and South Walton Walker Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.2 miles on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway and South Walton Walker Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 2nd Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 51.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Spur 408): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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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West 2nd Street
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
1.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard
Merge onto Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Spur 408
Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 408 toward Spur 408
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Spur 408
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
North Highway 67
Turn right onto North Highway 67
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / right lanes.
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp toward US 67 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 67 South
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Irving, TX to Cleburne, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 408 along the way.
Spur 408
7.2 mi in
|
~9m
|
via Spur 408
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North J Elmer Weaver Freeway | 29.2 mi | 34m |
| South Walton Walker Boulevard | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| Spur 408 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Clark Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| East Henderson Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| East US Highway 67 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Irving Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| New Clark Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
— 29.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving, TX and Cleburne, TX.
1
Start on North Ohio Street
436 ft
·
24 sec
·
North Ohio Street
2
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
Use the none lane.
3
Turn straight onto TX 356
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Irving Boulevard
Use the none lane.
4
Turn slight right
393 ft
·
17 sec
5
Turn slight right onto South Loop 12
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Loop 12
6
Take the ramp
410 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Loop 12 South
7
Merge onto Loop 12
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 408
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Spur 408
Toward Spur 408
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on Clark Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Clark Road
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on New Clark Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New Clark Road
11
Turn left onto Old Straus Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Straus Road
12
Turn left onto FM 1382
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West FM 1382
Use the left / none lanes.
13
Turn right onto North Highway 67
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Highway 67
Use the none / right lanes.
14
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 67 South
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto US 67
29 mi
·
34 min
·
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
Use the none lane.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 67 Business: Cleburne
17
Continue on US 67 Bus
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East US Highway 67
18
Continue on US 67 Bus
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Henderson Street
19
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 25.8 miles from Irving, TX, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.2 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 51.5 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.8 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 57m
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 Irving, 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 Irving, TX
This is one driving day of about 51.5 miles and 1h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Irving, 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 J Elmer Weaver Freeway for about 29.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.8 mi from Irving, TX · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 51.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Irving, 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
$7.87 one way
$15.73 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| premium | $4.59 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Cleburne, TX
Afternoon in Cleburne on Sunday
Local time
2:57 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
3 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
1h 8m 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 Irving, TX to Cleburne, TX covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North J Elmer Weaver Freeway, South Walton Walker Boulevard, Spur 408. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.8 miles from Irving, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.87 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 51.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Spur 408): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Irving, TX to Cleburne, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 408 along the way.
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