How far is Venus, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Venus, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.7 miles (360 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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
266.49 mi
04h 05m
Flight
223.67 mi
359.96 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.67 mi
Kilometers
359.96 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.49 mi
Kilometers
428.88 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 11:36 AM CDT
Return by in Venus
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Venus
2026-04-23T07:31
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 11:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Venus
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jarrell
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From Venus
124.2 mi
02h 02m
To San Antonio
142.2 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Venus and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Venus and San Antonio.

  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

    6.2 mi · 7 min · West US Highway 67

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Baugh Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Baugh Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East College Street

    552 ft · 15 sec · East College Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Sparks Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Sparks Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Parkway Drive

    772 ft · 15 sec · South Parkway Drive

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    148 m · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    808 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    806 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    57.6 mi · 58 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue

    684 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Venus and San Antonio.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 58%
I 35W South
57.7 mi · 22%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 6%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
West US Highway 67
6.23 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight left

57.6 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
223.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarrell
02h 02m from Venus
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Venus and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Venus to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jarrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.2 miles from Venus and 142.2 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 223.7 miles (360 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.52 one way or $71.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Venus and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Jarrell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jarrell, 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 Jarrell.

RAIL

Taylor

34 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

35 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

38 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Temple

39 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Venus and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 223.67 mi (359.96 km).

Venus

#1 Venus

Town in Ellis and Johnson Counties in the U.

Population4,588
Coordinates32.4334700, -97.1025100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
San Antonio

#2 San Antonio

The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.

Population1,567,118
Coordinates29.4241200, -98.4936300
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-97.102631, 32.433702)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.6 L · about $35.52
Round trip
$71.05
18.8 gal · 71.2 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.52 $71.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.97 $79.94
Premium $4.59 $43.16 $86.31
Diesel $3.99 $37.53 $75.07

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

There is no time difference between Venus and San Antonio. The current time is 07:31:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.