How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX?

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX is about 679.2 miles (1093.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 595.6 miles (958.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
679.24 mi
11h 08m
Flight
595.58 mi
958.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
595.58 mi
Kilometers
958.5 km
Flight Time
01h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
679.24 mi
Kilometers
1093.13 km
Drive Time
11h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
Tue, May 26, 7:22 PM MDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Wed, May 27, 7:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-05-26T09:14
Arrive Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
Tue, May 26, 8:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
11h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:08 PM to 5:38 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Ozona
TX

Census designated place

From Corpus Christi
339.5 mi
05h 34m
To Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
339.8 mi
05h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    123.4 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    512 mi · 8 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard West

    152 m · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto FM 1110

    1.4 km · 1 min · FM 1110

  14. 14

    Continue on Clint-San Elizario Road

    1709 ft · 30 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Loop Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Estate Drive

    3157 ft · 1 min · Estate Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Trent Road

    625 ft · 21 sec · Trent Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Burbridge Road

    2175 ft · 1 min · Burbridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Alameda Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Alameda Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bovee Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bovee Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Zebu Road

    1552 ft · 44 sec · Zebu Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Barzon Street

    539 ft · 24 sec · Barzon Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barzon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
527 mi · 78%
Alameda Avenue
2.87 mi
North Loop Drive
1.76 mi
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.41 mi
FM 1110
1.16 mi
Bovee Road
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

McDermott Freeway

Keep slight right

512 mi · 08h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
11h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.6 mi
595.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozona
05h 34m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia?

The road trip is about 679.2 miles (1093.1 km) and usually takes 11h 08m 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 339.5 miles from Corpus Christi and 339.8 miles from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 595.6 miles (958.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.6 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 $90.58 one way or $181.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 213 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 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 Corpus Christi and Sunny near Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia. Straight-line distance: 595.58 mi (958.5 km).

Corpus Christi

#1 Corpus Christi

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.

Population327,248
Coordinates27.8005800, -97.3963800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States of America

Population28,637
Coordinates31.6362200, -106.2905400
Altitude1115
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia (-106.29054, 31.63622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1093 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.97 gal
90.73 L · about $90.58
Round trip
$181.17
47.94 gal · 181.46 L
Estimated CO2
213 kg one way
Round trip: 426 kg / 939 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $90.58 $181.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $101.92 $203.84
Premium $4.59 $110.05 $220.09
Diesel $3.99 $95.71 $191.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Corpus Christi, TX and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX. The current time in Corpus Christi is 09:14:14, although it is 08:14:14 in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.