Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, TX
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Hardin, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Cleveland, TX to Hardin, TX is 29.1 miles and takes about 43m via TX 105, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas. You'll primarily be on state highways, offering a straightforward drive. With minimal mileage and a quick estimated travel time, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or as part of a larger Texas adventure. Consider this an easy connector between two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 105 | 16.7 mi | 24m |
| TX 146 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| East Houston Street | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| North Main | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, TX and Hardin, TX.
Start on TX 105 Business; TX 321
Turn left onto TX 105
Turn right onto TX 146
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 5.9 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto TX 105
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto TX 146
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.42 one way
$8.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| premium | $4.58 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Cleveland on Wednesday
Local time
4:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Hardin on Wednesday
Local time
4:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 80% of the 29.1 miles on roads like TX 105 and TX 146. You'll experience a stretch of 16.7 miles on TX 105 without needing to turn. The remaining 20% of the trip will transition you from highway cruising onto surface streets like East Houston Street as you reach your destination. Expect a consistent pace for most of the drive.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 105 and TX 146. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near TX 105.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cleveland, TX to Hardin, TX is easy. At 43m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (TX 105): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (TX 146): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
53 ft
Total Descent
128 ft
Highest Point
158 ft
Elevation Range
102 ft
Founded 1935
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
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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