Origin
Venus, TX
Night in Venus on Thursday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Venus, TX to Arlington, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Venus, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Venus, TX to Arlington, TX covers 29.8 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway, East US Highway 67, Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Venus, TX to Arlington, TX covers 29.8 miles and takes about 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 157 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 157 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 67 / East US Highway 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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FM 157 / South Main Street
Turn right onto FM 157 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 67 / East US Highway 67
Merge onto US 67 / East US Highway 67
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward US 287, Spur 73: Ft Worth, Waxahachie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 287, Spur 73: Ft Worth, Waxahachie
6
26.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Abram Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Abram Street
7
27.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Venus, TX and Arlington, TX, road signs point toward Spur 73: Ft Worth, Waxahachie and Grand Prairie.
Spur 73: Ft Worth
5.7 mi in
|
~7m
Waxahachie
5.7 mi in
|
~7m
Grand Prairie
11.7 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| East US Highway 67 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| US 287 | 5 mi | 5m |
| East Abram Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Rosa Parks Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| South State Highway 360 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South US Highway 67 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
— 6.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Venus, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on this road
163 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto FM 157
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn slight right
223 ft
·
9 sec
4
Merge onto US 67
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East US Highway 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 287, Spur 73: Ft Worth, Waxahachie
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on Spur 73
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South US Highway 67
7
Continue on Spur 73
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South US Highway 67
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 287 North: Fort Worth
9
Merge onto US 287
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward TX 360 North: Arlington, Grand Prairie
11
Turn right onto TX 360
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
South State Highway 360
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward TX 360 Toll North
13
Continue on 360 Toll
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on 360 Toll
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rosa Parks Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on TX 360
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Abram Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto South Watson Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Watson Road
18
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn straight onto East Abram Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Abram Street
Use the right lane.
20
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.50 one way
$9.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Arlington, TX
Night in Arlington on Thursday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Venus, TX to Arlington, TX covers 29.8 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway, East US Highway 67, Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from Venus, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 157 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 67 / East US Highway 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Venus, TX and Arlington, TX, road signs point toward Spur 73: Ft Worth, Waxahachie and Grand Prairie.
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