How far is Cleveland, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TX to Dallas, TX is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.29 mi
03h 28m
Flight
196.79 mi
316.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.79 mi
Kilometers
316.7 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.29 mi
Kilometers
348.09 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Tue, May 12, 9:47 PM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Wed, May 13, 1:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-12T18:19
Arrive Dallas
Tue, May 12, 9:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Cleveland
109.7 mi
01h 44m
To Dallas
106.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Houston Street

    1537 ft · 37 sec · East Houston Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2872 ft · 52 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Southline Street

    15.2 mi · 23 min · West Southline Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Willis Waukegan Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Willis Waukegan Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Danville Street

    2760 ft · 52 sec · South Danville Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North State Highway 75

    2 mi · 3 min · North State Highway 75

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Calvary Road

    621 ft · 18 sec · Calvary Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    2656 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    187.7 mi · 3 hr 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calvary Road
188 mi · 87%
West Southline Street
15.2 mi · 7%
Willis Waukegan Road
10.9 mi · 5%
North State Highway 75
2.05 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.96 mi
Washington Avenue
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

Calvary Road

Merge slight left

188 mi · 03h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
196.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 44m from Cleveland
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from Cleveland and 106.5 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.83 one way or $57.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 196.79 mi (316.7 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

City in Liberty County, Texas

Population7,858
Coordinates30.3413200, -95.0854900
Altitude48
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 Houston Street (-95.085502, 30.341273)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.63 gal
28.89 L · about $28.83
Round trip
$57.67
15.26 gal · 57.78 L
Estimated CO2
67.8 kg one way
Round trip: 135.6 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.83 $57.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.44 $64.89
Premium $4.59 $35.03 $70.06
Diesel $3.99 $30.47 $60.93

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Dallas. The current time is 18:19:17.

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.