How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Socorro, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Socorro, TX is about 680.1 miles (1094.5 km), with a travel time of about 11h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 596.8 miles (960.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 06m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Socorro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Socorro.
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Start on the route
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
123.4 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
1054 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right
516.7 mi · 8 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1281: Horizon City, Socorro
977 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Gateway Boulevard West
1075 ft · 22 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Keep slight right to continue on Gateway Boulevard West
1181 ft · 26 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Turn left onto Horizon Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Horizon Boulevard
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Continue on Buford Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Buford Road
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Turn right onto Socorro Road
76 m · 6 sec · Socorro Road
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Turn right
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 Corpus Christi and Socorro.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
McDermott Freeway
Keep slight right
517 mi · 08h 11m
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 Corpus Christi and Sunny near Socorro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Socorro?
The road trip is about 680.1 miles (1094.5 km) and usually takes 11h 06m 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?
Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 340 miles from Corpus Christi and 340.2 miles from Socorro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 596.8 miles (960.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.3 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 $90.70 one way or $181.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 213.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Corpus Christi and Socorro, 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 Corpus Christi and Sunny near Socorro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Socorro. Straight-line distance: 596.78 mi (960.43 km).
#1 Corpus Christi
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.
| Population | 327,248 |
| Coordinates | 27.8005800, -97.3963800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 1095 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 29m |
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 | $90.70 | $181.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $102.05 | $204.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $110.18 | $220.37 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $95.83 | $191.66 |
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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