How far is Socorro, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Socorro, TX to Killeen, TX is about 570.5 miles (918.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 507 miles (816 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
570.49 mi
09h 46m
Flight
507.04 mi
816.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
507.04 mi
Kilometers
816.01 km
Flight Time
01h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
570.49 mi
Kilometers
918.11 km
Drive Time
09h 46m

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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 09h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Sat, Apr 11, 7:33 AM CDT
Return by in Socorro
Sat, Apr 11, 4:20 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Socorro
2026-04-10T20:47
Arrive Killeen
Sat, Apr 11, 6:33 AM MDT
Route Timing
09h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:46 PM to 6:16 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
4:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Socorro
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
284.9 mi
04h 53m
To Killeen
285.6 mi
04h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Socorro and Killeen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Socorro and Killeen.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Socorro Road

    76 m · 6 sec · Socorro Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Buford Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Buford Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Horizon Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Horizon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East

    3087 ft · 1 min · Gateway Boulevard East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    772 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    148.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    217.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min

  9. 9

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

    1456 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Loop 467

    80 m · 6 sec · Loop 467

  11. 11

    Continue on Loop 467

    905 ft · 11 sec · Loop 467

  12. 12

    Continue on Ranch Road 864

    42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864

  13. 13

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

    16.4 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190

  14. 14

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Frisco Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East US Highway 190

    11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190

  16. 16

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190

  17. 17

    Continue on Menard Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway

  18. 18

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

  19. 19

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

    40 m · 2 sec · Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Church Street

    66 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Boy Street

    635 ft · 8 sec · Boy Street

  24. 24

    Continue on United States Highway 190

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

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    15.2 mi · 16 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  27. 27

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1899 ft · 39 sec · North Key Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Avenue J

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J

  29. 29

    Continue on East FM 580

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580

  30. 30

    Turn right onto FM 1715

    6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

  31. 31

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

    16.9 mi · 19 min · Central Texas Expressway

  32. 32

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

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Socorro 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
36 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
366 mi · 64%
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

I 10 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 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.5 mi
507 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 53m from Socorro
Leave By
4:28 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Socorro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Socorro to Killeen?

The road trip is about 570.5 miles (918.1 km) and usually takes 09h 46m 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 284.9 miles from Socorro and 285.6 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 507 miles (816 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 $76.07 one way or $152.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Socorro and Killeen, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Socorro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 507.04 mi (816.01 km).

Socorro

#1 Socorro

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

Population35,883
Coordinates31.6545600, -106.3033100
Altitude1116
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Socorro (-106.30331, 31.65456)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 918 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.13 gal
76.2 L · about $76.07
Round trip
$152.14
40.26 gal · 152.4 L
Estimated CO2
178.9 kg one way
Round trip: 357.8 kg / 789 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $76.07 $152.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $85.59 $171.19
Premium $4.59 $92.42 $184.83
Diesel $3.99 $80.38 $160.76

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 · Apr 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Socorro, TX and Killeen, TX. The current time in Socorro is 20:47:26, although it is 21:47:26 in Killeen.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.