How far is Killeen, TX from Socorro, TX?
The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Socorro, TX is about 570.5 miles (918.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 507 miles (816 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 32m 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 09h 46m.
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 Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and Socorro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Socorro.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Keep slight left
2733 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
4.3 mi · 4 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 West: Lampasas
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto FM 1715
6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East FM 580
2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580
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Continue on East Avenue J
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Key Avenue
1899 ft · 32 sec · North Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
15.1 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 183
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Turn left onto US Highway 190 West
61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 190 West
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Continue on Boy Street
635 ft · 13 sec · Boy Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.2 km · 57 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
39 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Blackburn Street
109 m · 10 sec · Blackburn Street
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Turn right onto East Commerce Street
84 m · 11 sec · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Menard Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway
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Continue on United States Highway 190
18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190
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Continue on East US Highway 190
11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto West US Highway 190
16.4 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 864
42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: El Paso
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
365.9 mi · 5 hr 45 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 Killeen and Socorro.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
366 mi · 05h 45m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Socorro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Socorro?
The road trip is about 570.5 miles (918.2 km) and usually takes 09h 46m 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 285 miles from Killeen and 285.6 miles from Socorro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 507 miles (816 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 $76.07 one way or $152.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Killeen and Socorro, 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 Killeen and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Socorro.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Socorro. Straight-line distance: 507.04 mi (816.01 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 918 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 07m |
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 | $76.07 | $152.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $85.59 | $171.19 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $92.42 | $184.83 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $80.38 | $160.76 |
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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