How far is Irving, TX from Socorro, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Socorro, TX is about 615.7 miles (990.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 552.3 miles (888.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 18m.
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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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Socorro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Socorro.
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Start on North Ohio Street
18 m · 4 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 183: Fort Worth
2781 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West: Airport Freeway TEXpress West
1484 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway TEXpress
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Merge slight left onto SH 183 TEXpress
2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
1799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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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 Irving and Socorro.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irving and Sunny near Socorro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Socorro?
The road trip is about 615.7 miles (990.8 km) and usually takes 10h 18m 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 307.5 miles from Irving and 308.2 miles from Socorro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 552.3 miles (888.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 $82.12 one way or $164.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 193.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Irving and Socorro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Irving and Sunny near Socorro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Socorro. Straight-line distance: 552.36 mi (888.94 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: 991 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 40m |
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 | $82.12 | $164.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $92.40 | $184.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $99.76 | $199.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $86.77 | $173.54 |
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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