How far is Venus, TX from Cross Timber, TX?

The driving distance from Venus, TX to Cross Timber, TX is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.87 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.69 mi
23.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.69 mi
Kilometers
23.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.87 mi
Kilometers
30.37 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cross Timber
Wed, Apr 22, 6:27 PM CDT
Return by in Venus
Wed, Apr 22, 6:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Venus
2026-04-22T18:01
Arrive Cross Timber
Wed, Apr 22, 6:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Venus
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Alvarado
TX

City in Johnson County, Texas, USA

From Venus
9.4 mi
00h 13m
To Cross Timber
9.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Venus and Cross Timber.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Venus and Cross Timber.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    615 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North FM 157

    129 m · 10 sec · North FM 157

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West US Highway 67

    7.3 mi · 8 min · West US Highway 67

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Parkway Drive

    1339 ft · 27 sec · North Parkway Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on South Interstate 35W

    649 ft · 13 sec · South Interstate 35W

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Interstate 35W

    2731 ft · 55 sec · South Interstate 35W

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 707, County Road 604

    1041 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Texas 174 South, FM 3391: Hidden Creek Parkway, Renfro Street

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Burleson Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Burleson Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right

    145 m · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Hidden Creek Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Hidden Creek Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southeast Gardens Boulevard

    2575 ft · 1 min · Southeast Gardens Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Irene Street

    1837 ft · 54 sec · Irene Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Nathan Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · Nathan Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Street

    100 m · 15 sec · Pine Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Venus and Cross Timber.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 707
7.31 mi · 39%
West US Highway 67
7.27 mi · 39%
East Hidden Creek Parkway
0.98 mi · 5%
South Burleson Boulevard
0.72 mi · 4%
South Interstate 35W
0.64 mi · 3%
Southeast Gardens Boulevard
0.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West US Highway 67

Turn left onto West US Highway 67

7.27 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alvarado
00h 13m from Venus
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Venus and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Cross Timber.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Venus to Cross Timber?

The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alvarado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Venus and 9.4 miles from Cross Timber.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Venus and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Cross Timber.

Stop Ideas Near Alvarado

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alvarado, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alvarado.

RAIL

Cleburne

17 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

40 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

56 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Venus and Cross Timber. Straight-line distance: 14.69 mi (23.64 km).

Venus

#1 Venus

Town in Ellis and Johnson Counties in the U.

Population4,588
Coordinates32.4334700, -97.1025100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Cross Timber

#2 Cross Timber

Town in Johnson County, Texas, United States

Population315
Coordinates32.5323600, -97.3255700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Venus (-97.10251, 32.43347)
End: Cross Timber (-97.32557, 32.53236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.52 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.06
1.34 gal · 5.04 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.53 $5.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.59 $3.08 $6.15
Diesel $3.99 $2.68 $5.35

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

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There is no time difference between Venus and Cross Timber. The current time is 18:01:42.

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