How far is Cleburne, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Cleburne, TX to Dallas, TX is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
50.6 mi
00h 56m
Flight
45.23 mi
72.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.23 mi
Kilometers
72.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.6 mi
Kilometers
81.44 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 Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 PM CDT
Return by in Cleburne
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 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 Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 PM 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
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleburne
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
Midlothian
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Cleburne
25.3 mi
00h 28m
To Dallas
25.4 mi
00h 28m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    826 ft · 18 sec · East Chambers Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Chambers Street

    631 ft · 11 sec · East Chambers Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East Henderson Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Henderson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East US Highway 67

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East US Highway 67

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward US 67 North

    1588 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on West US Highway 67

    31.9 mi · 38 min · West US Highway 67

  9. 9

    Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West S G Alexander Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 67
31.9 mi · 63%
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.49 mi · 11%
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.22 mi · 8%
West S G Alexander Freeway
2.66 mi · 5%
East Henderson Street
2.65 mi · 5%
South Stemmons Freeway
1.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West US Highway 67

Continue on West US Highway 67

31.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midlothian
00h 28m from Cleburne
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cleburne and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 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?

Midlothian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Cleburne and 25.4 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.76 one way or $13.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Midlothian

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

37 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

39 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

43 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleburne and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 45.23 mi (72.79 km).

Cleburne

#1 Cleburne

City in Texas, USA

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

#2 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: East Henderson Street (-97.386657, 32.34756)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $6.76
Round trip
$13.53
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.76 $13.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.61 $15.22
Premium $4.59 $8.22 $16.44
Diesel $3.99 $7.15 $14.29

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 Dallas. 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.