Origin
Cleburne, TX
Late night in Cleburne on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleburne, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleburne, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Cleburne to Fort Worth, you are looking at a straightforward 33.9-mile transit across the Great Plains. You can expect the drive to take roughly 36 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via North Main Street, East Chambers Street, and East Henderson Street to complete the connection. With a fuel budget of just $5, this is an incredibly cost-effective route for commuters or casual travelers. Because the entire journey remains within the state of Texas, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to make the trip as quick or as relaxed as your schedule allows.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 18.1 mi | 19m |
| FM 2280 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| East Henderson Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Conveyor Drive | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| South Old Betsy Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| East US Highway 67 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Chambers Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Burleson Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 18.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleburne, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on US 67 Bus
49 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Henderson Street
2
Turn left onto TX 171; TX 174; FM 4
281 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 67 Bus
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Chambers Street
4
Continue on US 67 Bus
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
East Chambers Street
5
Turn straight onto US 67 Bus
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Henderson Street
6
Continue on US 67 Bus
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
East US Highway 67
7
Turn left onto FM 2280
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
FM 2280
8
Continue on FM 2280
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Old Betsy Road
9
Continue on FM 2280
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 2280
10
Continue on FM 917
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Conveyor Drive
11
Continue on FM 917
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East FM 917
12
Turn left onto South Burleson Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Burleson Boulevard
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 35W North
14
Merge onto I 35W
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
17
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
18
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
19
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 171; TX 174; FM 4 / North Main Street
Turn left onto TX 171; TX 174; FM 4 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 67 Bus / East Chambers Street
Turn left onto US 67 Bus / East Chambers Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
South Burleson Boulevard
Turn left onto South Burleson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 35W
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward Allen Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.28 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Late night in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
S 15 mph
20% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 33.9-mile journey is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. You will spend 0% of your time on major highways, meaning your focus will remain on navigating local surface streets throughout the entire duration. Because the route relies on urban and local corridors, you should prepare for a rhythm dictated by traffic signals and intersections rather than open-road cruising. There is no single longest stretch of uninterrupted highway, which creates a stop-and-go atmosphere that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Expect the pace to stay steady as you transition between the local character of Cleburne and the more robust infrastructure of Fort Worth.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.1 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and FM 2280. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 171; TX 174; FM 4 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 171; TX 174; FM 4 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 67 Bus / East Chambers Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (South Burleson Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Cleburne, TX
Full guide →Founded 1867
Cleburne is one of those fun close-minded towns named after a Confederate general in the Cross Timbers region. It was first a rendezvous point for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War, mostly under Patrick Cleburne, then a watering hole on the Chisholm Trail, then a stop along multiple railroads. But today it's more or less a conservative suburb of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with a couple of museums and a reservoir known as Lake Cleburne.
Top landmarks
- • Johnson County Courthouse — historic place in Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas
Arriving in Fort Worth, TX
Full guide →“Panther city” · Founded 1849
Fort Worth is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of approximately 1,020,000, it is Texas' 5th largest city. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, which has a population exceeding 6 million. Sometimes referred to as Cowtown, it is by far closer to its cowboy roots than neighboring Dallas. This article also covers North Richland Hills, a neighboring community.
Top landmarks
- • Amon Carter Museum of American Art — art museum in Fort Worth, Texas
- • Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth — art museum
- • St. Patrick Cathedral in Fort Worth — church located in Fort Worth, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.1 miles on I 35W. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 171; TX 174; FM 4 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 67 Bus / East Chambers Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (South Burleson Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Worth, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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