How far is El Paso, TX from Venus, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Venus, TX is about 631.4 miles (1016.2 km), with a travel time of about 10h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 551.1 miles (886.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
631.42 mi
10h 33m
Flight
551.09 mi
886.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
551.09 mi
Kilometers
886.9 km
Flight Time
01h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
631.42 mi
Kilometers
1016.17 km
Drive Time
10h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 10h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Venus
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Fri, Apr 24, 7:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-04-23T10:21
Arrive Venus
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 PM MDT
Route Timing
10h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:34 PM to 7:04 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From El Paso
315.4 mi
05h 16m
To Venus
316 mi
05h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Venus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Venus.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W: Denton, Waco

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    2891 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    18 mi · 20 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67: Dallas, Cleburne

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35W

    807 ft · 24 sec · South Interstate 35W

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West US Highway 67

    7.5 mi · 9 min · West US Highway 67

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North FM 157

    531 ft · 12 sec · North FM 157

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    615 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Venus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 93%
South Freeway
18 mi · 3%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15.7 mi · 2%
West US Highway 67
7.52 mi · 1%
I 35W South
0.55 mi
I 35W
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight left

421 mi · 07h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.3 mi
551.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
05h 16m from El Paso
Leave By
2:52 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Venus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Venus?

The road trip is about 631.4 miles (1016.2 km) and usually takes 10h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 315.4 miles from El Paso and 316 miles from Venus.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 551.1 miles (886.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $86.73 one way or $173.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 204 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Venus, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Venus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Venus. Straight-line distance: 551.09 mi (886.9 km).

El Paso

#1 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
Venus

#2 Venus

Town in Ellis and Johnson Counties in the U.

Population4,588
Coordinates32.4334700, -97.1025100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Venus (-97.10251, 32.43347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1016 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.95 gal
86.86 L · about $86.73
Round trip
$173.46
45.9 gal · 173.72 L
Estimated CO2
204 kg one way
Round trip: 407.9 kg / 899 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $86.73 $173.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $97.58 $195.17
Premium $4.59 $105.36 $210.73
Diesel $3.99 $91.64 $183.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Venus, TX. The current time in El Paso is 10:21:31, although it is 11:21:31 in Venus.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.