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Trip from Cleveland, TX to Kenefick, 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

33m

Distance

24.3 mi

39 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 31m

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

city in Liberty County, Texas, United States

Cleveland, TX

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Downtown Kenefick, TX, TX

Kenefick, TX

Kostyantyn Ivchuk

Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Great Plains of Texas, the 24.4-mile trip from Cleveland to Kenefick is a straightforward local drive. You can easily complete this journey in about 28 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating primarily via Farm-to-Market Road 1008 and County Road 645, you will find this route is efficient and uncomplicated. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it is an incredibly budget-friendly option for those needing to travel between these two points. Because the entire route stays within the same region, you won't experience drastic shifts in landscape, allowing for a consistent driving experience from start to finish.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Farm-to-Market Road 1008 12.2 mi 16m
East Houston Street 12.1 mi 16m
County Road 645 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Farm-to-Market Road 1008 — 12.2 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on TX 105 Business; TX 321

12 mi · 16 min · East Houston Street
2

Turn left onto FM 1008

12 mi · 16 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1008
3

Turn left onto CR 645

443 ft · 19 sec · County Road 645
4

Arrive at destination

CR 645

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 12.1 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
12.1 mi into trip | ~16m in | FM 1008 / Farm-to-Market Road 1008

Turn left onto FM 1008 / Farm-to-Market Road 1008

Navigation decision point

3
24.2 mi into trip | ~32m in | CR 645 / County Road 645

Turn left onto CR 645 / County Road 645

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.33 one way

$6.66 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.89 $3.72 $7.44
premium $4.23 $4.04 $8.08
diesel $4.80 $4.59 $9.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.3 0 $2.55 $1.17
Efficient EV 6.1 0 $2.13 $0.97
EV Truck/SUV 9.7 0 $3.40 $1.56

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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 21, 2026

Origin

Cleveland, TX

Morning in Cleveland on Tuesday

Local time

6:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 1:01AM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 1:00AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Destination

Kenefick, TX

Morning in Kenefick on Tuesday

Local time

6:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Clear

W 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 1:01AM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 1:00AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

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

2 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

33m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul on this 24.4-mile trek. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend your entire time navigating secondary roads that demand more focus and active steering. The route lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning you will need to remain alert as you transition through the local road network. Unlike monotonous highway cruising, this path offers a more hands-on experience behind the wheel. Because you are avoiding major highways, you can anticipate a slower, more deliberate pace as you make your way toward Kenefick.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on Farm-to-Market Road 1008.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 12.1 miles in near FM 1008 / Farm-to-Market Road 1008.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cleveland, TX to Kenefick, TX is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 12.1 miles (FM 1008 / Farm-to-Market Road 1008): Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles (CR 645 / County Road 645): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

158 ft 49 ft

Total Climb

29 ft

Total Descent

119 ft

Highest Point

158 ft

Elevation Range

109 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Cleveland, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1935

Arriving in Kenefick, TX

Full guide →

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 33m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on Farm-to-Market Road 1008. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 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.

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 12.1 miles (FM 1008 / Farm-to-Market Road 1008): Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles (CR 645 / County Road 645): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kenefick, 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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