How far is Socorro, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Socorro, TX to Garland, TX is about 771.7 miles (1241.9 km), with a travel time of about 11h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 689 miles (1108.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 19m 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 11h 09m.
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 Nolan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Socorro and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Socorro and Garland.
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Start on the route
42 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Socorro Road
76 m · 6 sec · Socorro Road
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Turn left onto Buford Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Buford Road
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Continue on Horizon Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Horizon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East
3087 ft · 1 min · Gateway Boulevard East
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
772 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
148.2 mi · 2 hr 21 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
31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
1780 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Socorro and Garland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Socorro and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Socorro to Garland?
The road trip is about 771.7 miles (1241.9 km) and usually takes 11h 09m 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?
Roscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 385.4 miles from Socorro and 386.3 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 689 miles (1108.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.7 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 $102.90 one way or $205.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 242 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Socorro and Garland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Socorro and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Roscoe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
City of Sweetwater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roscoe.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Socorro and Garland. Straight-line distance: 689.01 mi (1108.85 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 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 37m |
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 | $102.90 | $205.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $115.78 | $231.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $125.01 | $250.03 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $108.73 | $217.46 |
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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