Origin
Venus, TX
Evening in Venus on Thursday
Local time
5:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Venus, TX to Dallas, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Venus to Dallas, this 32.5-mile journey serves as a straightforward connection across the Great Plains region of Texas. You can expect to spend about 34 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, it is a very cost-effective commute. Because the trip is short and efficient, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, this route provides a direct path between the two points without the need for complex planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way out of Venus and toward Dallas. You will primarily utilize South Main Street, Highway 67, and West S G Alexander Freeway to reach your destination. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a driving experience that focuses more on local roads than high-speed interstate cruising. There is no single long-distance stretch on this route, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on South Main Street. Stay alert, as the road personality is defined by these local transitions rather than a monotonous highway grind.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East US Highway 67 is the longest continuous segment at about 18 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East US Highway 67 and Marvin D Love Freeway. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 157 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.5 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 26.4 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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
|
FM 157 / South Main Street
Turn right onto FM 157 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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.
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge onto I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
31.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
6
32.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East US Highway 67 | 18 mi | 19m |
| Marvin D Love Freeway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| West S G Alexander Freeway | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East US Highway 67
— 18 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Venus, TX and Dallas, 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
18 mi
·
19 min
·
East US Highway 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 67
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West S G Alexander Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 67
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Marvin D Love Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 35E
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 35E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.82 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.38 | $10.75 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.80 | $11.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Dallas, TX
Evening in Dallas on Thursday
Local time
5:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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
37m 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 Dallas, TX covers 32.5 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East US Highway 67, Marvin D Love Freeway, South R L Thornton Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.2 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 $4.91 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.5 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 26.4 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Venus, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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