How far is Venus, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Venus, TX to El Paso, TX is about 631.7 miles (1016.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 551.1 miles (886.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 09h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Venus and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Venus and El Paso.
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Start on the route
50 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
615 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on North FM 157
129 m · 10 sec · North FM 157
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Turn left onto West US Highway 67
7.3 mi · 8 min · West US Highway 67
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Turn right onto North Parkway Drive
1339 ft · 27 sec · North Parkway Drive
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Continue on South Interstate 35W
649 ft · 13 sec · South Interstate 35W
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Turn right onto South Interstate 35W
2731 ft · 55 sec · South Interstate 35W
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Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 707, County Road 604
1041 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Abilene
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Abilene
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mesa Street
1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Venus and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
429 mi · 07h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Venus and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Venus to El Paso?
The road trip is about 631.7 miles (1016.7 km) and usually takes 09h 25m 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 315.5 miles from Venus and 316.2 miles from El Paso.
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 80.6 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 CDT. 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 $84.23 one way or $168.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 198.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Venus and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Venus and Mostly Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Venus and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 551.09 mi (886.9 km).
#1 Venus
Town in Ellis and Johnson Counties in the U.
| Population | 4,588 |
| Coordinates | 32.4334700, -97.1025100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1017 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 38m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $84.23 | $168.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $94.78 | $189.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $102.33 | $204.67 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $89.00 | $178.01 |
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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