How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX is about 608.4 miles (979.2 km), with a travel time of about 10h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 548.5 miles (882.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
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Start on the route
67 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
58 m · 10 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1643 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2189 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Dalworth Street
3268 ft · 1 min · Dalworth Street
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Turn right onto North State Highway 161
668 ft · 12 sec · North State Highway 161
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Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll North
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
1883 ft · 23 sec · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth
1846 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Forth Worth
3037 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
17 mi · 21 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
421 mi · 7 hr
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Merge slight left
143.4 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario
1452 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Gateway Boulevard West
152 m · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Turn left onto FM 1110
1.4 km · 1 min · FM 1110
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Continue on Clint-San Elizario Road
1709 ft · 30 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road
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Turn right onto North Loop Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Loop Drive
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Turn left onto Estate Drive
3157 ft · 1 min · Estate Drive
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Continue on Trent Road
625 ft · 21 sec · Trent Road
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Turn left onto Burbridge Road
2175 ft · 1 min · Burbridge Road
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Turn right onto Alameda Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · Alameda Avenue
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Turn left onto Bovee Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Bovee Road
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Turn left onto Zebu Road
1552 ft · 44 sec · Zebu Road
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Turn right 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 Grand Prairie and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
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 Sunny leaving Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia?
The road trip is about 608.4 miles (979.2 km) and usually takes 10h 17m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 303.9 miles from Grand Prairie and 304.6 miles from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 548.5 miles (882.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 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 $81.14 one way or $162.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 190.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Grand Prairie 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 around Grand Prairie and Sunny near Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia. Straight-line distance: 548.56 mi (882.83 km).
#1 Grand Prairie
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 195,272 |
| Coordinates | 32.7459600, -96.9977800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 979 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 35m |
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 | $81.14 | $162.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $91.29 | $182.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $98.57 | $197.14 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $85.73 | $171.46 |
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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