How long is the drive from Cleveland to downtown Houston and other job centers?
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Short answer
The typical drive from Cleveland to Downtown Houston is about 56 minutes, based on measured drive times from 515 homes. Other destinations: The Galleria 63 minutes, Bush / IAH Airport 44 minutes, Texas Medical Center 61 minutes, Hobby Airport 69 minutes. Actual time depends on the route, the hour and where in the area the home sits.
Typical drive times
We measure drive time from the homes listed in Cleveland to a set of common destinations. The typical figure to Downtown Houston is 56 minutes. To The Galleria it is 63 minutes. To Bush / IAH Airport it is 44 minutes. To Texas Medical Center it is 61 minutes. To Hobby Airport it is 69 minutes.
Testing your own commute
Commute time varies more within an area than between areas, so the home's exact address and your own hours matter most. Try the drive at the hour you would make it. Every buyer and seller in Cleveland is weighing a different set of trade-offs, and waiting to decide is often the costliest choice. For a location that fits your routine in Cleveland, talk to us to find the right option for your circumstances.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Downtown Houston | 56 minutes |
| The Galleria | 63 minutes |
| Bush / IAH Airport | 44 minutes |
| Texas Medical Center | 61 minutes |
| Hobby Airport | 69 minutes |
Common follow-up questions
Are these rush-hour times?
They are typical drive times measured for the area; rush hour can be longer, so test your own route at the hour you would drive.
Where do the times come from?
They are measured from the homes in our listing data to each destination, as shown on the community page.
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