How far is Godley, TX from Cleburne, TX?

The driving distance from Godley, TX to Cleburne, TX is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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
11.73 mi
00h 18m
Flight
10.76 mi
17.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.76 mi
Kilometers
17.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.73 mi
Kilometers
18.88 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleburne
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM CDT
Return by in Godley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Godley
2026-04-23T00:53
Arrive Cleburne
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Godley
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
Joshua
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Godley
5.8 mi
00h 09m
To Cleburne
5.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

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 Godley and Cleburne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Godley and Cleburne.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    883 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    766 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 171

    4.8 mi · 7 min · North State Highway 171

  4. 4

    Continue on Weatherford Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Weatherford Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Chambers Street

    85 m · 12 sec · East Chambers Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Caddo Street

    86 m · 12 sec · North Caddo Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Henderson Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Henderson Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Henderson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Godley 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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Weatherford Highway
6.43 mi · 55%
North State Highway 171
4.84 mi · 41%
North Main Street
0.17 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.14 mi · 1%
North Caddo Street
0.05 mi
East Chambers Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Weatherford Highway

Continue on Weatherford Highway

6.43 mi · 00h 10m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joshua
00h 09m from Godley
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Godley 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 Godley to Cleburne?

The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Joshua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Godley and 5.8 miles from Cleburne.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Godley and Mostly Cloudy near Cleburne.

Stop Ideas Near Joshua

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

13 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

33 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

65 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Godley and Cleburne. Straight-line distance: 10.76 mi (17.32 km).

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#1 Godley

City in Johnson County, Texas, United States

Population1,712
Coordinates32.4490300, -97.5266900
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Cleburne

#2 Cleburne

City in Texas, USA

Population31,999
Coordinates32.3476400, -97.3866800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Godley (-97.52669, 32.44903)
End: Cleburne (-97.38668, 32.34764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.57 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.10
0.82 gal · 3.14 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.55 $3.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.74 $3.49
Premium $4.59 $1.88 $3.76
Diesel $3.99 $1.64 $3.27

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 Godley and Cleburne. The current time is 00:53:23.

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.