How far is Austin, TX from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX is about 561.7 miles (903.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 515.1 miles (829 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 29m.
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.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
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Start on East 5th Street
127 m · 16 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Brazos Street
109 m · 23 sec · Brazos Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Atlanta Street
71 m · 7 sec · Atlanta Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 South
1065 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
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Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd
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Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes
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Continue on West US Highway 290
115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
2748 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
434.5 mi · 6 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario
1452 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Gateway Boulevard West
152 m · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Turn left onto FM 1110
1.4 km · 1 min · FM 1110
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Continue on Clint-San Elizario Road
1709 ft · 30 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road
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Turn right onto North Loop Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Loop Drive
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Turn left onto Estate Drive
3157 ft · 1 min · Estate Drive
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Continue on Trent Road
625 ft · 21 sec · Trent Road
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Turn left onto Burbridge Road
2175 ft · 1 min · Burbridge Road
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Turn right onto Alameda Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · Alameda Avenue
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Turn left onto Bovee Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Bovee Road
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Turn left onto Zebu Road
1552 ft · 44 sec · Zebu Road
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Turn right onto Barzon Street
539 ft · 24 sec · Barzon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barzon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
434 mi · 06h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Sunny near Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia?
The road trip is about 561.7 miles (903.9 km) and usually takes 09h 29m 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 280.5 miles from Austin and 281.2 miles from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 515.1 miles (829 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 $74.90 one way or $149.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Austin and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Sunny near Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia. Straight-line distance: 515.09 mi (828.95 km).
#1 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
| Population | 995,484 |
| Coordinates | 30.2671500, -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 28,637 |
| Coordinates | 31.6362200, -106.2905400 |
| Altitude | 1115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia (-106.29054, 31.63622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 904 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 00m |
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 | $3.78 | $74.90 | $149.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $84.27 | $168.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $90.99 | $181.99 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $79.14 | $158.28 |
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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