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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Cleburne, TX is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
30.28 mi
00h 38m
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
30.28 mi
Kilometers
48.73 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleburne
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-23T15:49
Arrive Cleburne
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
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 Fort Worth
15.2 mi
00h 19m
To Cleburne
15.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

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 Fort Worth and Cleburne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    18.2 mi · 20 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    876 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South Burleson Boulevard

    834 ft · 26 sec · South Burleson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Conveyor Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Conveyor Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East US Highway 67

    3268 ft · 51 sec · East US Highway 67

  9. 9

    Continue on East Henderson Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Henderson Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Henderson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
18.4 mi · 61%
Conveyor Drive
8 mi · 26%
East Henderson Street
2.9 mi · 10%
East US Highway 67
0.62 mi · 2%
I 35W South
0.26 mi · 1%
South Burleson Boulevard
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

18.2 mi · 00h 20m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Briaroaks
00h 19m from Fort Worth
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 15.2 miles from Fort Worth and 15.1 miles from Cleburne.

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 3.9 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.04 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Fort Worth and Cleburne. Straight-line distance: 26.38 mi (42.46 km).

Fort Worth

#1 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
Cleburne

#2 Cleburne

City in Texas, USA

Population31,999
Coordinates32.3476400, -97.3866800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Cleburne (-97.38668, 32.34764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.04 L · about $4.04
Round trip
$8.09
2.14 gal · 8.08 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.04 $8.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.55 $9.10
Premium $4.59 $4.91 $9.82
Diesel $3.99 $4.27 $8.55

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 Fort Worth and Cleburne. The current time is 15:49:22.

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.