How far is Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 538.6 miles (866.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 488.4 miles (786 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and San Antonio.
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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 right
363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and San Antonio.
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 right
363 mi · 05h 45m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.
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 San Antonio?
The road trip is about 538.6 miles (866.8 km) and usually takes 07h 57m 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 267.9 miles from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and 270.7 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 488.4 miles (786 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 $71.80 one way or $143.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 168.9 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 San Antonio, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 488.41 mi (786.02 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 San Antonio
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,567,118 |
| Coordinates | 29.4241200, -98.4936300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 867 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 43m |
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 | $71.80 | $143.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $80.79 | $161.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $87.23 | $174.46 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $75.87 | $151.73 |
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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