How far is Socorro, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Socorro, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 340.9 miles (548.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.9 miles (468.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Socorro and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Socorro and Lubbock.
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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
39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Continue on West Marland Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard
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Continue on East Marland Street
3024 ft · 43 sec · East Marland Street
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Continue on South Marland Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Marland Boulevard
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Continue on East Seminole Highway
27.5 mi · 31 min · East Seminole Highway
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Continue on West Avenue A
1394 ft · 26 sec · West Avenue A
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Turn left onto North Main Street
40.4 mi · 43 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South 1st Street
2668 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Lubbock Road
14.5 mi · 16 min · Lubbock Road
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Continue straight
24.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Avenue Q
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
2698 ft · 55 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Turn right onto Avenue Q
1 mi · 1 min · Avenue Q
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Turn left onto 19th Street
10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Socorro and Lubbock.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Socorro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lubbock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Socorro to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 340.9 miles (548.7 km) and usually takes 05h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kermit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171 miles from Socorro and 170 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.9 miles (468.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.46 one way or $90.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Socorro and Lubbock, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lubbock.
Stop Ideas Near Kermit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Carlsbad Water System
Carlsbad Municipal Annex
Loving Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kermit.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Socorro and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 290.94 mi (468.23 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 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5778600, -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| Country | United States |
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 549 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
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 | $45.46 | $90.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.15 | $102.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.23 | $110.46 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.04 | $96.07 |
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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