How far is Cleveland, TX from Franklin, TX?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TX to Franklin, TX is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
18.49 mi
00h 21m
Flight
17.86 mi
28.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.86 mi
Kilometers
28.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.49 mi
Kilometers
29.76 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Tue, May 12, 7:17 PM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Tue, May 12, 7:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-12T18:55
Arrive Franklin
Tue, May 12, 7:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
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
North Cleveland
TX

City in Liberty County, Texas, United States

From Cleveland
9.3 mi
00h 10m
To Franklin
9.3 mi
00h 10m

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
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Houston Street

    5.9 mi · 9 min · East Houston Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  3. 3

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
3 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Houston Street
5.87 mi · 32%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

12.6 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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Cleveland
00h 10m from Cleveland
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

North Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Cleveland and 9.3 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Cleveland

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

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

RAIL

Houston

67 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

70 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

87 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Beaumont

102 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 17.86 mi (28.74 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

City in Liberty County, Texas

Population7,858
Coordinates30.3413200, -95.0854900
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
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#2 Franklin

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

Population1,643
Coordinates30.2752100, -94.7960400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: East Houston Street (-95.085502, 30.341273)
End: TX 105 (-94.795441, 30.27684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L · about $2.46
Round trip
$4.91
1.3 gal · 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.46 $4.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.76 $5.53
Premium $4.59 $2.98 $5.97
Diesel $3.99 $2.60 $5.19

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 Franklin. The current time is 18:55:08.

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.