How far is Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX to Arlington, TX is about 605.2 miles (973.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 542.1 miles (872.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 03m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and Arlington.
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Start on Barzon Street
539 ft · 29 sec · Barzon Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Zebu Road
1552 ft · 44 sec · Zebu Road
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Turn right onto Bovee Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Bovee Road
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Turn right onto Alameda Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Alameda Avenue
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Turn left onto Burbridge Road
2175 ft · 1 min · Burbridge Road
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Turn right onto Trent Road
625 ft · 17 sec · Trent Road
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Continue on Estate Drive
3157 ft · 1 min · Estate Drive
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Turn right onto North Loop Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Loop Drive
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Turn left onto Clint-San Elizario Road
1709 ft · 26 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road
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Continue on FM 1110
1.3 km · 1 min · FM 1110
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Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East
847 ft · 26 sec · Gateway Boulevard East
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Take the ramp straight
963 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
143.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Cooper Street
1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Abram Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and Arlington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Gateway Boulevard East
Keep slight left
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.
Sunny leaving Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia to Arlington?
The road trip is about 605.2 miles (973.9 km) and usually takes 09h 03m 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 301.2 miles from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and 304 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 542.1 miles (872.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.1 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 MDT. 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 $80.68 one way or $161.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 189.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and Arlington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 542.12 mi (872.45 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 974 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 32m |
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 | $80.68 | $161.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $90.78 | $181.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $98.02 | $196.04 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $85.25 | $170.50 |
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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