How far is Cleburne, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Cleburne, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
33.91 mi
00h 36m
Flight
26.38 mi
42.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.38 mi
Kilometers
42.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.91 mi
Kilometers
54.58 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 PM CDT
Return by in Cleburne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 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 Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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
Briaroaks
TX

City in Johnson County, Texas, United States

From Cleburne
15.4 mi
00h 18m
To Fort Worth
18.5 mi
00h 18m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleburne and Fort Worth.

  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

    3268 ft · 54 sec · East US Highway 67

  7. 7

    Turn left onto FM 2280

    2736 ft · 42 sec · FM 2280

  8. 8

    Continue on South Old Betsy Road

    2 mi · 4 min · South Old Betsy Road

  9. 9

    Continue on FM 2280

    3.3 mi · 4 min · FM 2280

  10. 10

    Continue on Conveyor Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Conveyor Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East FM 917

    802 ft · 20 sec · East FM 917

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Burleson Boulevard

    1209 ft · 33 sec · South Burleson Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W North

    766 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
18.3 mi · 54%
FM 2280
3.83 mi · 11%
East Henderson Street
2.65 mi · 8%
Conveyor Drive
2.18 mi · 6%
South Old Betsy Road
1.99 mi · 6%
East US Highway 67
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Merge slight left

18.1 mi · 00h 19m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Briaroaks
00h 18m from Cleburne
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cleburne and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleburne to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Briaroaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Cleburne and 18.5 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cleburne and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Briaroaks

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

19 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

27 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

56 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleburne and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 26.38 mi (42.46 km).

Cleburne

#1 Cleburne

City in Texas, USA

Population31,999
Coordinates32.3476400, -97.3866800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Fort Worth

#2 Fort Worth

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

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: East Henderson Street (-97.386657, 32.34756)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.07
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.53 $9.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.10 $10.20
Premium $4.59 $5.51 $11.02
Diesel $3.99 $4.79 $9.58

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 Fort Worth. The current time is 14:16:50.

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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.