How far is Amarillo, TX from Socorro, TX?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Socorro, TX is about 443.5 miles (713.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 356.6 miles (573.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 52m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 26m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Socorro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Socorro.
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Start on East Amarillo Boulevard
87 m · 9 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Pierce Street
2278 ft · 58 sec · North Pierce Street
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Continue on North Pierce Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Pierce Street
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Continue on Canyon Expressway
14 mi · 16 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Canyon Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Hereford
51.7 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue straight
24.8 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right
99 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto North 1st Street
73.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min · North 1st Street
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Turn slight right
110 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Cowboy Way
1.5 km · 1 min · Cowboy Way
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Turn left onto Highway 82
2281 ft · 36 sec · Highway 82
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Continue on US Highway 82
32 mi · 40 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on Tatum Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Avenue
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Turn right onto McAlister Drive
615 ft · 27 sec · McAlister Drive
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Turn right onto West Avenue R
118 m · 13 sec · West Avenue R
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South 2nd Street
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Continue on South NM Highway 483
13.7 mi · 24 min · South NM Highway 483
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Turn right onto West Carlsbad Highway
29.6 mi · 34 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on East Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street
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Turn left onto South Canal Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on Montana Avenue
8.8 mi · 11 min · Montana Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
127 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1459 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto North Zaragoza Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · North Zaragoza Road
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Take the ramp straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 20, FM 258: Alameda Avenue, Socorro Road
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto North Americas Avenue
1845 ft · 46 sec · North Americas Avenue
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Turn left onto Socorro Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Socorro Road
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Turn left
42 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Socorro.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 62
Continue on US Highway 62
102 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Sunny near Socorro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Socorro?
The road trip is about 443.5 miles (713.7 km) and usually takes 08h 26m 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?
Denver City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221.7 miles from Amarillo and 221.8 miles from Socorro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 356.6 miles (573.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.9 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 $60.08 one way or $120.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Amarillo and Socorro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Sunny near Socorro.
Stop Ideas Near Denver City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denver City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Socorro. Straight-line distance: 356.62 mi (573.93 km).
#1 Amarillo
The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.
| Population | 199,654 |
| Coordinates | 35.2220000, -101.8313000 |
| Altitude | 1118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Socorro
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 35,883 |
| Coordinates | 31.6545600, -106.3033100 |
| Altitude | 1116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Socorro (-106.30331, 31.65456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 714 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 31m |
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 | $3.84 | $60.08 | $120.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $68.03 | $136.06 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $73.91 | $147.83 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $90.39 | $180.79 |
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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