Origin
Venus, TX
Night in Venus on Thursday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Venus, TX to Cross Timber, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Cross Timber, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Venus, TX to Cross Timber, TX covers 18.9 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West US Highway 67, I 35W, East Hidden Creek Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on West US Highway 67. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 26m highway drive covering 18.9 miles, with most of the trip on West US Highway 67 and I 35W. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.3 miles on West US Highway 67.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West US Highway 67 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West US Highway 67 and I 35W. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 157 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 157 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
8.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward County Road 707, County Road 604
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 27
Toward County Road 707, County Road 604
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 35W
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Texas 174 South, FM 3391: Hidden Creek Parkway, Renfro Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 36
Toward Texas 174 South, FM 3391: Hidden Creek P...
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Pine Street
At end of road, turn right onto Pine Street
Navigation decision point
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 Cross Timber, TX, road signs point toward County Road 707, County Road 604 and Texas 174 South.
County Road 707
8.4 mi in
|
~10m
County Road 604
8.4 mi in
|
~10m
Texas 174 South
15.7 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West US Highway 67 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| I 35W | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| East Hidden Creek Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Burleson Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Interstate 35W | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Gardens Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Irene Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Parkway Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West US Highway 67
— 7.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Venus, TX and Cross Timber, TX.
1
Start on this road
163 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto FM 157
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on FM 157
424 ft
·
10 sec
·
North FM 157
4
Turn left onto US 67
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
West US Highway 67
5
Turn right onto I 35 Bus
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Parkway Drive
6
Continue on I 35 Bus
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South Interstate 35W
7
Turn right onto South Interstate 35W
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Interstate 35W
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 27
Toward County Road 707, County Road 604
9
Merge onto I 35W
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 36
Toward Texas 174 South, FM 3391: Hidden Creek Parkway, Renfro Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto South Burleson Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Burleson Boulevard
12
Turn right
476 ft
·
20 sec
13
Turn slight right
166 ft
·
7 sec
14
Turn straight onto East Hidden Creek Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hidden Creek Parkway
15
Turn right onto Southeast Gardens Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Gardens Boulevard
16
Turn right onto Irene Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Irene Street
17
Turn right onto Nathan Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Nathan Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto Pine Street
327 ft
·
15 sec
·
Pine Street
19
Turn right
199 ft
·
14 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Cross Timber, TX
Night in Cross Timber on Thursday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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 Cross Timber, TX covers 18.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West US Highway 67, I 35W, East Hidden Creek Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 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 $2.86 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 straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 157 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Venus, TX and Cross Timber, TX, road signs point toward County Road 707, County Road 604 and Texas 174 South.
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