How far is Socorro, TX from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from Socorro, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 428.8 miles (690.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 356.6 miles (573.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 04m.
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.
Town in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Socorro and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Socorro and Amarillo.
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Start on the route
42 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Socorro Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Socorro Road
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Turn right onto South Americas Avenue
1654 ft · 35 sec · South Americas Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Americas Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Americas Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 375 North
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Montana Avenue
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Joe Battle Boulevard
1015 ft · 20 sec · Joe Battle Boulevard
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Turn right onto Montana Avenue
12.4 mi · 15 min · Montana Avenue
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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 National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Merge slight left onto South Canal Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn right onto West Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
29.6 mi · 34 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Turn left onto South NM Highway 483
13.7 mi · 24 min · South NM Highway 483
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Continue on South 2nd Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Avenue R
1040 ft · 28 sec · West Avenue R
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Turn sharp left onto South Main Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Tatum Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway
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Continue on Plains Highway
32.1 mi · 40 min · Plains Highway
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Continue on Highway 82
2242 ft · 35 sec · Highway 82
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Turn right onto Roswell Highway
71 m · 4 sec · Roswell Highway
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Continue on Cowboy Way
1.5 km · 1 min · Cowboy Way
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Turn sharp left onto Highway 214
73.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Highway 214
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Turn left
28.6 mi · 31 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 11th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West 11th Street
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Continue straight
8 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
59.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street
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Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard
32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Socorro and Amarillo.
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.
Sunny leaving Socorro and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Socorro to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 428.8 miles (690.1 km) and usually takes 07h 04m 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?
Denver City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222.6 miles from Socorro and 206.2 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 356.6 miles (573.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.2 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 $58.08 one way or $116.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Socorro and Amarillo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Socorro and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.
Stop Ideas Near Denver City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Lovington City Hall
City of Hobbs
Hobbs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denver City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Socorro and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 356.62 mi (573.93 km).
#1 Socorro
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 35,883 |
| Coordinates | 31.6545600, -106.3033100 |
| Altitude | 1116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amarillo
The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.
| Population | 199,654 |
| Coordinates | 35.2220000, -101.8313000 |
| Altitude | 1118 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 690 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 20m |
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 | $3.84 | $58.08 | $116.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $65.77 | $131.54 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $71.46 | $142.92 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $87.39 | $174.78 |
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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