How far is Garland, TX from Socorro, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Socorro, TX is about 771.5 miles (1241.6 km), with a travel time of about 13h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 689 miles (1108.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 24m 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 13h 12m.
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 Nolan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Socorro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Socorro.
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Start on the route
2.1 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South
16.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South
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Take the ramp right
2301 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
178.9 mi · 3 hr 12 min
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Merge slight right
421 mi · 7 hr
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Merge slight left
148 mi · 2 hr 20 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 Garland 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 259 South
Merge slight right
421 mi · 07h 00m
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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Mostly Sunny near Socorro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Socorro?
The road trip is about 771.5 miles (1241.6 km) and usually takes 13h 12m 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?
Roscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 385.3 miles from Garland and 386.2 miles from Socorro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 689 miles (1108.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.5 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 $102.90 one way or $205.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 242 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Garland and Socorro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Mostly Sunny near Socorro.
Stop Ideas Near Roscoe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
City of Sweetwater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roscoe.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Socorro. Straight-line distance: 689.01 mi (1108.85 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| 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: 1242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 37m |
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 | $102.90 | $205.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $115.78 | $231.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $125.01 | $250.03 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $108.73 | $217.46 |
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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