How far is Cleburne, TX from Burleson, TX?

The driving distance from Cleburne, TX to Burleson, TX is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.62 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.97 mi
22.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.97 mi
Kilometers
22.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.62 mi
Kilometers
34.8 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burleson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 PM CDT
Return by in Cleburne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleburne
2026-04-23T14:16
Arrive Burleson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cleburne
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Joshua
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Cleburne
7.8 mi
00h 13m
To Burleson
13.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Henderson Street

    15 m · 8 sec · East Henderson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    86 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Chambers Street

    85 m · 12 sec · East Chambers Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Caddo Street

    650 ft · 13 sec · North Caddo Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Caddo Street

    159 m · 9 sec · North Caddo Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Broadway Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest Wilshire Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Southwest Wilshire Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    64 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northwest Renfro Street

    1031 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Renfro Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Renfro Street

    1152 ft · 27 sec · West Renfro Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    92 m · 13 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout toward East Ellison Street

    21 m · 3 sec · East Ellison Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ellison Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
6.33 mi · 29%
Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
5.32 mi · 25%
South Broadway Street
3.09 mi · 14%
North Caddo Street
0.22 mi · 1%
West Renfro Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Northwest Renfro Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Turn straight onto North Main Street

6.27 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joshua
00h 13m from Cleburne
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cleburne and Mostly Cloudy near Burleson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Joshua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Cleburne and 13.9 miles from Burleson.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cleburne and Mostly Cloudy near Burleson.

Stop Ideas Near Joshua

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Joshua, 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 Joshua.

RAIL

Cleburne

13 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

33 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

65 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleburne and Burleson. Straight-line distance: 13.97 mi (22.49 km).

Cleburne

#1 Cleburne

City in Texas, USA

Population31,999
Coordinates32.3476400, -97.3866800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Burleson

#2 Burleson

A city in Burleson County, Texas.

Population49,686
Coordinates32.5420800, -97.3208500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: East Henderson Street (-97.386657, 32.34756)
End: East Ellison Street (-97.320853, 32.542108)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.74
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.87 $5.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.59 $3.49 $6.98
Diesel $3.99 $3.03 $6.07

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleburne and Burleson. The current time is 14:16:51.

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.