Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Morning in Fort Worth on Monday
Local time
9:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Socorro, TX
Drive Time
9h 52m
Distance
590.2 mi
950 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$90
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 44m
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6 AM
9h 53m
8 AM
10h 11m
10 AM
9h 59m
12 PM
9h 57m
3 PM
10h 0m
5 PM
10h 10m
8 PM
9h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Worth, TX
Talena Reese
Socorro, TX
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Socorro, TX covers 590.2 miles and takes about 9h 52m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Elmwood Avenue, Epps Street, East Maddox Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $90.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
295.1 miles from Fort Worth, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 590.2 miles and 9h 52m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Elmwood Avenue and Epps Street.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elmwood Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h 52m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 52m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Socorro, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Epps Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Maddox Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Allen Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Rosedale Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 30 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Elmwood Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Socorro, TX.
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Start on South Freeway
56 ft
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3 sec
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South Freeway
2
Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
476 ft
·
23 sec
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Elmwood Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Epps Street
4
Continue on East Maddox Avenue
413 ft
·
20 sec
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East Maddox Avenue
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway
322 ft
·
14 sec
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South Freeway
6
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
13 sec
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East Allen Avenue
7
Turn left onto South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Freeway
8
Turn left onto East Rosedale Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Rosedale Street
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 30 West
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 30 West
10
Merge slight left onto West Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
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West Freeway
11
Merge slight right
421 mi
·
7 hr
12
Merge slight left
148 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1281: Horizon City, Socorro
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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FM 1281: Horizon City, Socorro
14
Continue on Gateway Boulevard West
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Gateway Boulevard West
15
Keep slight right to continue on Gateway Boulevard West
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard West
16
Turn left onto Horizon Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Horizon Boulevard
17
Continue on Buford Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Buford Road
18
Turn right onto Socorro Road
249 ft
·
6 sec
·
Socorro Road
19
Turn right
138 ft
·
10 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 295.1 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 4h 56m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 130 miles or 2h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 295.1 miles or 4h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 295.1 miles or 4h 56m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Socorro, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fort Worth, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Worth, TX
Aim for roughly 295 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Socorro, TX
Aim for roughly 295 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 130 miles from Fort Worth, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 295.1 mi from Fort Worth, TX · 4h 56m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
195 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
390 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Kermit, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
295 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 295 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 130 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 295.1 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 295 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.
Arriving in Socorro, TX
The final approach into Socorro, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Socorro, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Socorro, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$90.16 one way
$180.31 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
207 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $98.80 | $197.60 |
| premium | $4.59 | $106.68 | $213.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $131.12 | $262.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$90
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$220–$330
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 206.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $62 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 177.1 | 2 | $61.97 | $28.33 |
| Efficient EV | 147.6 | 1 | $51.64 | $23.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 236.1 | 2 | $82.63 | $37.77 |
Gas CO2
207 kg
EV CO2
69 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Socorro, TX
Morning in Socorro on Monday
Local time
8:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Sweetwater, TX
195 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
29 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9h 52m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Socorro, TX covers 590.2 miles and takes about 9h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elmwood Avenue, Epps Street, East Maddox Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 295 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 295.1 miles from Fort Worth, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $90.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 52m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Socorro, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Worth, TX to Socorro, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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