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

The driving distance from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX to Houston, TX is about 733.9 miles (1181.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 661.6 miles (1064.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 00m 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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Road
733.88 mi
11h 00m
Flight
661.65 mi
1064.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
661.65 mi
Kilometers
1064.83 km
Flight Time
01h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
733.88 mi
Kilometers
1181.07 km
Drive Time
11h 00m

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Tue, May 26, 7:34 PM CDT
Return by in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
Wed, May 27, 5:35 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
2026-05-26T07:34
Arrive Houston
Tue, May 26, 6:34 PM MDT
Route Timing
11h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
8:00 PM MDT
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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
364.6 mi
05h 30m
To Houston
369.3 mi
05h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barzon Street

    539 ft · 29 sec · Barzon Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Zebu Road

    1552 ft · 44 sec · Zebu Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bovee Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bovee Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Alameda Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Alameda Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Burbridge Road

    2175 ft · 1 min · Burbridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Trent Road

    625 ft · 17 sec · Trent Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Estate Drive

    3157 ft · 1 min · Estate Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Loop Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Clint-San Elizario Road

    1709 ft · 26 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road

  10. 10

    Continue on FM 1110

    1.3 km · 1 min · FM 1110

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East

    847 ft · 26 sec · Gateway Boulevard East

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    963 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    143.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    3038 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West

    2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East

    554 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    25.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

    1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left

    852 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    14.9 mi · 15 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District

    2064 ft · 52 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Smith Street

    704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Preston Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Louisiana Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Louisiana Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and Houston.

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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gateway Boulevard East
513 mi · 70%
I 10 East
151 mi · 21%
Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 3%
90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 2%
Katy Freeway
10.7 mi · 1%
Katy Tollway
3.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Gateway Boulevard East

Keep slight right

363 mi · 05h 45m

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
11h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.3 mi
661.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
05h 30m from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
Leave By
2:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

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 Houston?

The road trip is about 733.9 miles (1181.1 km) and usually takes 11h 00m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 364.6 miles from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and 369.3 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 661.6 miles (1064.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.3 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 $97.88 one way or $195.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 230.2 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 Houston, 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 Houston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and Houston. Straight-line distance: 661.65 mi (1064.83 km).

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#1 Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States of America

Population28,637
Coordinates31.6362200, -106.2905400
Altitude1115
CountryUnited States
Houston

#2 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Barzon Street (-106.290665, 31.636166)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
25.9 gal
98.03 L · about $97.88
Round trip
$195.75
51.8 gal · 196.06 L
Estimated CO2
230.2 kg one way
Round trip: 460.3 kg / 1015 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $97.88 $195.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $110.13 $220.25
Premium $4.59 $118.91 $237.81
Diesel $3.99 $103.42 $206.84

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 Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX and Houston, TX. The current time in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia is 07:34:51, although it is 08:34:51 in Houston.

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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.