How far is Las Vegas, NM from Socorro, NM?
The driving distance from Las Vegas, NM to Socorro, NM is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Vegas and Socorro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas and Socorro.
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Start on Bridge Street
28 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on National Avenue
3169 ft · 1 min · National Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
87 m · 13 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
66 m · 11 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto East University
1227 ft · 21 sec · East University
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Take the ramp slight right
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
194.9 mi · 3 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, I 25 BUS: Socorro, Magdalena
2434 ft · 2 min · I-25 Business
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Continue on California Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · California Street
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Continue on California Street
110 m · 19 sec · California Street
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Turn right
12 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
24 m · 6 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 Las Vegas and Socorro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East University
Merge slight left
195 mi · 03h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Las Vegas and Sunny near Socorro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Vegas to Socorro?
The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
San Felipe Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Las Vegas and 98.9 miles from Socorro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Vegas and Sunny near Socorro.
Stop Ideas Near San Felipe Pueblo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Rio Rancho Water Utilities
Rio Rancho Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Felipe Pueblo.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Vegas and Socorro. Straight-line distance: 142.13 mi (228.73 km).
#1 Las Vegas
Town in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939300, -105.2239000 |
| Altitude | 1958 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Socorro
City in New Mexico
| Population | 8,315 |
| Coordinates | 34.0584000, -106.8914200 |
| Altitude | 1403 |
| Country | United States |
End: Socorro (-106.89142, 34.0584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.73 | $59.46 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.28 | $64.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.80 | $75.59 |
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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