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

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX is about 770.6 miles (1240.2 km), with a travel time of about 13h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 688.6 miles (1108.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 28m 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
770.63 mi
13h 14m
Flight
688.58 mi
1108.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
688.58 mi
Kilometers
1108.17 km
Flight Time
01h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
770.63 mi
Kilometers
1240.21 km
Drive Time
13h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
Tue, May 26, 10:15 PM MDT
Return by in Garland
Wed, May 27, 12:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-05-26T10:00
Arrive Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
Tue, May 26, 11:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
13h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:14 PM to 7:44 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
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garland
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
Roscoe
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From Garland
384.9 mi
06h 37m
To Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
385.7 mi
06h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Garland and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South

    16.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2301 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    178.9 mi · 3 hr 12 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    143.4 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  7. 7

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

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard West

    152 m · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto FM 1110

    1.4 km · 1 min · FM 1110

  10. 10

    Continue on Clint-San Elizario Road

    1709 ft · 30 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Loop Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Estate Drive

    3157 ft · 1 min · Estate Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Trent Road

    625 ft · 21 sec · Trent Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Burbridge Road

    2175 ft · 1 min · Burbridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Alameda Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Alameda Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bovee Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bovee Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Zebu Road

    1552 ft · 44 sec · Zebu Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Barzon Street

    539 ft · 24 sec · Barzon Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barzon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 259 South
760 mi · 99%
Alameda Avenue
2.87 mi
North Loop Drive
1.76 mi
FM 1110
1.16 mi
Bovee Road
0.78 mi
Estate Drive
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
13h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
26h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82 mi
688.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roscoe
06h 37m from Garland
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland 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 Garland to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia?

The road trip is about 770.6 miles (1240.2 km) and usually takes 13h 14m 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 384.9 miles from Garland and 385.7 miles from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.

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

The direct path is about 688.6 miles (1108.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 82 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 $102.75 one way or $205.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 241.6 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 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Sunny near Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.

Stop Ideas Near Roscoe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Roscoe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roscoe.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia. Straight-line distance: 688.58 mi (1108.17 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
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: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia (-106.29054, 31.63622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.19 gal
102.94 L · about $102.75
Round trip
$205.50
54.38 gal · 205.88 L
Estimated CO2
241.6 kg one way
Round trip: 483.3 kg / 1065 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $102.75 $205.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $115.61 $231.22
Premium $4.59 $124.83 $249.66
Diesel $3.99 $108.57 $217.14

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 Garland, TX and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX. The current time in Garland is 10:00:34, although it is 09:00:34 in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.

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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.