How far is Lubbock, TX from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX is about 341.3 miles (549.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 48m 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 06h 24m.
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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
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Start on 19th Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · 19th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 62 West, US 82 West
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
21.6 mi · 24 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Continue straight
15 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Seagraves Road
40.4 mi · 43 min · Seagraves Road
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Turn right onto West Avenue A
1394 ft · 18 sec · West Avenue A
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
27.5 mi · 31 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on North Marland Boulevard
1.3 mi · 1 min · North Marland Boulevard
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Continue on East Marland Street
3007 ft · 45 sec · East Marland Street
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Continue on West Marland Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on East Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street
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Turn left onto South Canal Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on Montana Avenue
8.8 mi · 11 min · Montana Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
127 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1459 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto North Zaragoza Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · North Zaragoza Road
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Take the ramp straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 20, FM 258: Alameda Avenue, Socorro Road
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto North Americas Avenue
1845 ft · 46 sec · North Americas Avenue
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Turn left onto Socorro Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Socorro Road
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Turn left onto Zebu Road
1578 ft · 49 sec · Zebu Road
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Turn left 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 Lubbock 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.
US Highway 62
Continue on US Highway 62
102 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lubbock 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 Lubbock to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia?
The road trip is about 341.3 miles (549.3 km) and usually takes 06h 24m 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?
Kermit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.6 miles from Lubbock and 170.8 miles from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 $45.50 one way or $91.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lubbock 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lubbock and Sunny near Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
Stop Ideas Near Kermit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kermit.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia. Straight-line distance: 290.89 mi (468.14 km).
#1 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5778600, -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| 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: 549 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
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 | $45.50 | $91.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.19 | $102.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.28 | $110.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.08 | $96.15 |
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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