How far is Fort Worth, TX from Cleveland, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Cleveland, TX is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Freestone County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Cleveland.
-
1
Start on South Freeway
53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway
-
2
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South
1365 ft · 33 sec
-
3
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
-
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
573 ft · 14 sec
-
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
1.3 km · 2 min
-
6
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
50.7 mi · 57 min
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana
3065 ft · 1 min
-
9
Merge slight left
149.8 mi · 2 hr 30 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward Calvary Road
1264 ft · 31 sec
-
11
Continue on Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2957 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
-
12
Turn left onto Calvary Road
1223 ft · 36 sec · Calvary Road
-
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75
2 mi · 3 min · North State Highway 75
-
14
Continue on North Danville Street
2760 ft · 57 sec · North Danville Street
-
15
Turn left onto East Powell Street
5.1 mi · 9 min · East Powell Street
-
16
Continue on Willis Waukegan Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Willis Waukegan Road
-
17
Turn left onto State Highway 105
15.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 105
-
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Avenue
2872 ft · 52 sec · Washington Avenue
-
19
Turn right onto East Houston Street
1537 ft · 30 sec · East Houston Street
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Houston Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Cleveland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 45 South
Merge slight left
150 mi · 02h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Teague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Fort Worth and 120.7 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.23 one way or $64.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Teague
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Teague.
Waco, TX
Bryan, TX
McGregor
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 210.85 mi (339.33 km).
#1 Fort Worth
The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 927,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.7254100, -97.3208500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleveland
City in Liberty County, Texas
| Population | 7,858 |
| Coordinates | 30.3413200, -95.0854900 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cleveland (-95.08549, 30.34132)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $32.23 | $64.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.27 | $72.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.16 | $78.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.06 | $68.12 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.