How far is Arlington, TX from Cleburne, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Cleburne, TX is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.69 mi
00h 56m
Flight
31.34 mi
50.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.34 mi
Kilometers
50.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.69 mi
Kilometers
68.71 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleburne
Sun, May 3, 8:17 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, May 3, 9:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-03T07:20
Arrive Cleburne
Sun, May 3, 8:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crowley
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
21.4 mi
00h 28m
To Cleburne
21.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Cleburne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Cleburne.

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    127 m · 22 sec · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2543 ft · 49 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2943 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    876 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Burleson Boulevard

    834 ft · 26 sec · South Burleson Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Conveyor Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Conveyor Drive

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East US Highway 67

    3268 ft · 51 sec · East US Highway 67

  17. 17

    Continue on East Henderson Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Henderson Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Henderson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Cleburne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
14.1 mi · 33%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 24%
Conveyor Drive
8 mi · 19%
East Henderson Street
2.9 mi · 7%
South Cooper Street
2.43 mi · 6%
South Center Street
2.02 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

13.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crowley
00h 28m from Arlington
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Cleburne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Cleburne?

The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crowley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Arlington and 21.3 miles from Cleburne.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Cleburne.

Stop Ideas Near Crowley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crowley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crowley.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

19 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

26 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

57 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Cleburne. Straight-line distance: 31.34 mi (50.44 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Cleburne

#2 Cleburne

City in Texas, USA

Population31,999
Coordinates32.3476400, -97.3866800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Cleburne (-97.38668, 32.34764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $5.71
Round trip
$11.41
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.71 $11.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.59 $6.93 $13.86
Diesel $3.99 $6.03 $12.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Cleburne. The current time is 07:20:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.