How far is Houston, TX from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX is about 728.2 miles (1171.9 km), with a travel time of about 12h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 661.6 miles (1064.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 13m 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 12h 06m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
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Start on Louisiana Street
761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
174.9 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz
599 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway
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Turn left
1087 ft · 22 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
841 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
512 mi · 8 hr 6 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 Houston 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.
I 10 West
Keep slight right
512 mi · 08h 06m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston 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 Houston to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia?
The road trip is about 728.2 miles (1171.9 km) and usually takes 12h 06m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 363.7 miles from Houston and 364.5 miles from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 661.6 miles (1064.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.6 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 $97.12 one way or $194.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 228.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Houston 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 Houston and Sunny near Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia. Straight-line distance: 661.65 mi (1064.83 km).
#1 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 1172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 05m |
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 | $97.12 | $194.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $109.28 | $218.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $117.99 | $235.98 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $102.62 | $205.24 |
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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