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

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX is about 569.7 miles (916.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 506.2 miles (814.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
569.67 mi
09h 48m
Flight
506.25 mi
814.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
506.25 mi
Kilometers
814.73 km
Flight Time
01h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
569.67 mi
Kilometers
916.8 km
Drive Time
09h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
Tue, May 26, 6:06 PM MDT
Return by in Killeen
Wed, May 27, 4:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-05-26T09:17
Arrive Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
Tue, May 26, 7:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:49 PM to 4:19 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
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killeen
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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From Killeen
284.5 mi
04h 54m
To Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
285.1 mi
04h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
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 Killeen and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2733 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway

    4.3 mi · 4 min · Central Texas Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 West: Lampasas

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto FM 1715

    6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East FM 580

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580

  9. 9

    Continue on East Avenue J

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Key Avenue

    1899 ft · 32 sec · North Key Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    15.1 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 183

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US Highway 190 West

    61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 190 West

  14. 14

    Continue on Boy Street

    635 ft · 13 sec · Boy Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    39 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Blackburn Street

    109 m · 10 sec · Blackburn Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Commerce Street

    84 m · 11 sec · East Commerce Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Menard Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190

  22. 22

    Continue on East US Highway 190

    11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West US Highway 190

    16.4 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ranch Road 864

    42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: El Paso

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    361.2 mi · 5 hr 40 min

  28. 28

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

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard West

    152 m · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard West

  30. 30

    Turn left onto FM 1110

    1.4 km · 1 min · FM 1110

  31. 31

    Continue on Clint-San Elizario Road

    1709 ft · 30 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Loop Drive

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Estate Drive

    3157 ft · 1 min · Estate Drive

  34. 34

    Continue on Trent Road

    625 ft · 21 sec · Trent Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Burbridge Road

    2175 ft · 1 min · Burbridge Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Alameda Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Alameda Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Bovee Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bovee Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Zebu Road

    1552 ft · 44 sec · Zebu Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Barzon Street

    539 ft · 24 sec · Barzon Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barzon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen 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
40 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
361 mi · 63%
US Highway 190 West
61 mi · 11%
Ranch Road 864
42 mi · 7%
United States Highway 190
18.7 mi · 3%
West US Highway 190
16.4 mi · 3%
North US Highway 183
15.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

361 mi · 05h 40m

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
09h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.5 mi
506.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 54m from Killeen
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Killeen 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 Killeen to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia?

The road trip is about 569.7 miles (916.8 km) and usually takes 09h 48m 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 284.5 miles from Killeen and 285.1 miles from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.

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

The direct path is about 506.2 miles (814.7 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 $75.96 one way or $151.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178.6 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 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 Killeen and Sunny near Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia. Straight-line distance: 506.25 mi (814.73 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
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: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia (-106.29054, 31.63622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 917 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.1 gal
76.09 L · about $75.96
Round trip
$151.92
40.2 gal · 152.18 L
Estimated CO2
178.6 kg one way
Round trip: 357.3 kg / 788 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $75.96 $151.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $85.47 $170.93
Premium $4.59 $92.28 $184.56
Diesel $3.99 $80.26 $160.52

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 Killeen, TX and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX. The current time in Killeen is 09:17:44, although it is 08:17:44 in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.