How far is Dayton, TX from Cleveland, TX?

The driving distance from Dayton, TX to Cleveland, TX is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
26.55 mi
00h 35m
Flight
23.62 mi
38.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.62 mi
Kilometers
38.01 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.55 mi
Kilometers
42.73 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Wed, Apr 22, 8:39 PM CDT
Return by in Dayton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-22T20:03
Arrive Cleveland
Wed, Apr 22, 8:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
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 Dayton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Kenefick
TX

Town of the United States

From Dayton
13.3 mi
00h 17m
To Cleveland
13.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    47 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    69 m · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Winfree Street

    43 m · 11 sec · South Winfree Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto United States Highway 90 East

    1497 ft · 26 sec · United States Highway 90 East

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Cleveland Street

    26.2 mi · 34 min · North Cleveland Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Houston Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Cleveland Street
26.2 mi · 98%
United States Highway 90 East
0.28 mi · 1%
South Winfree Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

North Cleveland Street

Turn right onto North Cleveland Street

26.2 mi · 00h 34m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenefick
00h 17m from Dayton
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Kenefick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Dayton and 13.2 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Kenefick

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

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

RAIL

Houston

62 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

64 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Beaumont

71 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

91 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 23.62 mi (38.01 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

City in Liberty County, Texas, United States

Population8,628
Coordinates30.0466100, -94.8852000
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

City in Liberty County, Texas

Population7,858
Coordinates30.3413200, -95.0854900
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-94.8852, 30.04661)
End: Cleveland (-95.08549, 30.34132)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.55
Round trip
$7.10
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.55 $7.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.00 $7.99
Premium $4.59 $4.32 $8.63
Diesel $3.99 $3.75 $7.51

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 Dayton and Cleveland. The current time is 20:03:54.

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.