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Trip from Cleveland, TX to Houston, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

54m

Distance

45.5 mi

73 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Liberty County, Texas, United States

Cleveland, TX

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Houston, TX

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 45.5-mile drive from Cleveland to Houston, Texas, is easily manageable in about 54 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With 93% of the journey on highways, you'll be covering most of the distance on US 59 and the East Freeway. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $7, so you won't need to budget much for gas. Given its short duration and highway-focused profile, this route is ideal for a quick transit between these two points within the Great Plains region of Texas. You'll likely find it to be an efficient way to get from point A to point B.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 59 41.7 mi 47m
Washington Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
East Freeway 0.5 mi <1m
West Southline Street 0.4 mi <1m
Fannin Street 0.4 mi <1m
North San Jacinto Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Houston Street 0.3 mi <1m
Prairie Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 59 — 41.7 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, TX and Houston, TX.

1

Start on TX 105 Business; TX 321

0.3 mi · 37 sec · East Houston Street
2

Turn left onto TX 105 Business; Loop 573

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Washington Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

Turn right onto TX 105 Business

0.4 mi · 45 sec · West Southline Street
4

Turn left

446 ft · 7 sec
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward US 59 South
6

Merge onto US 59

42 mi · 47 min · US 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 132 Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 10; US 90

0.5 mi · 35 sec · East Freeway
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 769B Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn straight onto Providence Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Providence Street
12

Continue on North San Jacinto Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · North San Jacinto Street
13

Continue on Fannin Street

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Fannin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14

Turn right onto Prairie Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Prairie Street
15

Turn right onto Louisiana Street

516 ft · 16 sec · Louisiana Street
16

Arrive at destination

Louisiana Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Harris County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Humble, TX

23 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Splendora, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Humble, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Cleveland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 44.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | TX 105 Business; Loop 573 / Washington Avenue

Turn left onto TX 105 Business; Loop 573 / Washington Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
5
1.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 59

Merge onto US 59

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
43.3 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 132 Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Anto...
8
43.5 mi into trip | ~50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: San Antonio

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
8
44.1 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 769B Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.23 one way

$12.46 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.89 $6.96 $13.92
premium $4.23 $7.57 $15.14
diesel $4.80 $8.59 $17.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.7 0 $4.78 $2.18
Efficient EV 11.4 0 $3.98 $1.82
EV Truck/SUV 18.2 0 $6.37 $2.91

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Cleveland, TX

Night in Cleveland on Monday

Local time

9:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

94°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 5 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:14AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:03AM CDT until July 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Houston, TX

Night in Houston on Monday

Local time

9:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 5 to 10 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:14AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:03AM CDT until July 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

98°F

Humble, TX

23 mi in

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

54m 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?

Expect a drive that's predominantly highway-focused, with 93% of the 45.5 miles taking place on major roads like US 59 and the East Freeway. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 41.7 miles on US 59, offering a consistent pace. The road's personality is largely that of a functional corridor connecting two Texas cities, prioritizing direct travel over varied scenery. As you approach Houston, the highway environment will become more urbanized, with increased traffic and more complex interchanges.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.7 mi on US 59.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and Washington Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near TX 105 Business; Loop 573 / Washington Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 45.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (TX 105 Business; Loop 573 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (US 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

158 ft 35 ft

Total Climb

73 ft

Total Descent

195 ft

Highest Point

158 ft

Elevation Range

123 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Cleveland, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1935

Arriving in Houston, TX

Full guide →

“Space City” · Founded 1836

Houston is a sprawling port city in Southeastern Texas. An oil boom and continuing international immigration has brought explosive growth to the city, and it is now the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States and the most diverse large city since 2021. While at first glance, the city appears to be a 9-5 central business district surrounded by a sea of suburbs and strip malls, there are many hidden gems to be discovered. === Welcome World Cup fans === Games will be played at NRG Stadium on the south side of Houston The best way to get to the stadium on game day is to use MetroRail trains (red line to NRG Stadium/Astrodome). Fare cards can be purchased at kiosks at train platforms and cost US$1.25 per ride The best hotels for football fans are downtown or near the medical center (both areas have easy access to MetroRail).

Top landmarks

  • • Museum of Fine Arts, Houston — art museum in Houston, Texas
  • • Astrodome — historic place in Houston, Harris County, Texas
  • • Rothko Chapel — building in Houston, Harris County, 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 54m. Total distance: 45.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.7 miles on US 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Houston, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: at 0.3 miles (TX 105 Business; Loop 573 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (US 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Houston, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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