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

The driving distance from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX to Killeen, TX is about 569.6 miles (916.7 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 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
569.62 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
569.62 mi
Kilometers
916.71 km
Drive Time
09h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Tue, May 26, 6:23 PM CDT
Return by in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
Wed, May 27, 3:11 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 Killeen
Tue, May 26, 5:23 PM MDT
Route Timing
09h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:48 PM to 6:18 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
4:24 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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

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

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

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    217.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett

    1456 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Loop 467

    80 m · 6 sec · Loop 467

  17. 17

    Continue on Loop 467

    905 ft · 11 sec · Loop 467

  18. 18

    Continue on Ranch Road 864

    42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West US Highway 190

    16.4 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Frisco Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Frisco Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East US Highway 190

    11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190

  22. 22

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190

  23. 23

    Continue on Menard Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway

  24. 24

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

  25. 25

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

    40 m · 2 sec · Commerce Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Church Street

    66 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Bridge Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Boy Street

    635 ft · 8 sec · Boy Street

  30. 30

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · United States Highway 190

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right

    15.2 mi · 16 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  33. 33

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1899 ft · 39 sec · North Key Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Avenue J

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J

  35. 35

    Continue on East FM 580

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580

  36. 36

    Turn right onto FM 1715

    6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Texas Expressway

    16.9 mi · 19 min · Central Texas Expressway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward T.J. Mills Boulevard

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  39. 39

    Continue on West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gateway Boulevard East
361 mi · 63%
United States Highway 190
79.8 mi · 14%
Ranch Road 864
42 mi · 7%
Central Texas Expressway
16.9 mi · 3%
West US Highway 190
16.4 mi · 3%
East US Highway 190
11.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Gateway Boulevard East

Keep slight right

217 mi · 03h 24m

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 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.4 mi
506.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 54m from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
Leave By
4:24 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and Mostly Sunny near Killeen.

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 Killeen?

The road trip is about 569.6 miles (916.7 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 Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and 285.1 miles from Killeen.

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 63.4 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 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 $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 Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and Killeen, 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 near Killeen.

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 Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 506.25 mi (814.73 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
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

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.

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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX and Killeen, TX. The current time in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia is 07:34:51, although it is 08:34:51 in Killeen.

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