How far is Westway, TX from Socorro, TX?

The driving distance from Westway, TX to Socorro, TX is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.5 mi
00h 36m
Flight
26.5 mi
42.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.5 mi
Kilometers
42.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.5 mi
Kilometers
52.31 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Socorro
Fri, Sep 18, 7:43 AM MDT
Return by in Westway
Fri, Sep 18, 8:20 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westway
2026-09-18T07:07
Arrive Socorro
Fri, Sep 18, 7:43 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westway
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
El Paso
TX

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

From Westway
16.2 mi
00h 18m
To Socorro
16.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
94°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zinn Road

    555 ft · 31 sec · Zinn Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kingsway Drive

    94 m · 15 sec · Kingsway Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Westway Boulevard

    110 m · 12 sec · Westway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on East Vinton Road

    1401 ft · 36 sec · East Vinton Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Desert Boulevard

    864 ft · 24 sec · South Desert Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    933 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 375 Toll East, US 85 South: Paisano Drive, Sunland Park Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Border West Expressway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Border West Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on César Chávez Border Highway

    10.9 mi · 14 min · César Chávez Border Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 258, TX 20: Pan American Drive, Socorro Road, Alameda Avenue

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Americas Avenue

    3177 ft · 1 min · South Americas Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Socorro Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Socorro Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    42 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westway and Socorro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
César Chávez Border Highway
10.9 mi · 34%
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
9.86 mi · 30%
Border West Expressway
7.08 mi · 22%
Socorro Road
1.82 mi · 6%
375 Toll East
1.09 mi · 3%
South Americas Avenue
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

César Chávez Border Highway

Continue on César Chávez Border Highway

10.9 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Paso
00h 18m from Westway
Leave By
7:16 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westway and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Socorro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

El Paso is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Westway and 16.3 miles from Socorro.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Westway and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Socorro.

Stop Ideas Near El Paso

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around El Paso and the surrounding midpoint area.
Barron Park
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Barron Park

El Paso , TX
11025 Rogers Hornsby St, El Paso, TX 79934
Rating 4.5/5 180 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

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El Paso , TX
10333 Grouse Rd, El Paso, TX 79924
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Paso.

BUS

El Paso (Bus Station), Texas

200 W. San Antonio Ave.
RAIL

Union Depot

1 mi away
700 San Francisco St.
BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

66 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westway and Socorro. Straight-line distance: 26.5 mi (42.64 km).

Westway

#1 Westway

Census designated place

Population4,188
Coordinates31.9587100, -106.5780500
Altitude1207
CountryUnited States
Socorro

#2 Socorro

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

Population35,883
Coordinates31.6545600, -106.3033100
Altitude1116
CountryUnited States
Start: Zinn Road (-106.578054, 31.958745)
End: Socorro Road (-106.303526, 31.654563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.88 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $4.39 $5.04 $10.09
Premium $4.76 $5.47 $10.95
Diesel $5.91 $6.80 $13.59

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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There is no time difference between Westway and Socorro. The current time is 07:07:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.