How far is El Paso, TX from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in El Paso County, Texas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1159 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn left onto East Paisano Drive
1857 ft · 45 sec · East Paisano Drive
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Continue on East Paisano Drive
1876 ft · 34 sec · East Paisano Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 375 East
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on César Chávez Border Highway
10.9 mi · 14 min · César Chávez Border Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 258, TX 20: Pan American Drive, Socorro Road, Alameda Avenue
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto South Americas Avenue
3177 ft · 1 min · South Americas Avenue
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Turn right onto Socorro Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Socorro Road
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Turn left onto Zebu Road
1578 ft · 49 sec · Zebu Road
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Turn left 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 El Paso and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
César Chávez Border Highway
Continue on César Chávez Border Highway
10.9 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving El Paso 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 El Paso to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia?
The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from El Paso and 8.6 miles from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around El Paso and Sunny near Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
El Paso (Bus Station), Texas
Union Depot
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia. Straight-line distance: 14.32 mi (23.04 km).
#1 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
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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