Origin
Frisco, TX
Late night in Frisco on Monday
Local time
4:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, TX to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX
Drive Time
10h 44m
Distance
636 mi
1,024 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$97
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 35m
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6 AM
10h 45m
8 AM
11h 4m
10 AM
10h 51m
12 PM
10h 49m
3 PM
10h 52m
5 PM
11h 3m
8 PM
10h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Frisco, TX to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX covers 636 miles and takes about 10h 44m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 20, I 10, TX 121 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 421 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $97.15 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
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
318 miles from Frisco, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 636 miles and 10h 44m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 20 and I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 421 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 636 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Stonebrook Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Stonebrook Parkway
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
24.8 mi into trip
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~29m in
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TX 121
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Gr...
7
31.7 mi into trip
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~37m in
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TX 121 Express
Take the exit onto TX 121 Express toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Expres...
7
56.8 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 30 West: Weatherford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3A
Toward I 30 West: Weatherford
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 421 mi | 7h |
| I 10 | 143.4 mi | 2h 15m |
| TX 121 | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 6.9 mi | 6m |
| West Freeway | 6 mi | 6m |
| SH 121/183 TEXpress | 4.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 421 mi, about 7h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX.
1
Start on Main Street
85 ft
·
10 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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5th Street
3
Continue on Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Parkwood Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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Stonebrook Parkway
5
Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Dallas Parkway
6
Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
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DNT Toll South
7
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
1.8 mi
·
1 min
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Dallas North Tollway
8
Take the exit slight right toward SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway
0.4 mi
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47 sec
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SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway
9
Keep slight right
0.8 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
8.1 mi
·
8 min
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Sam Rayburn Tollway
11
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
13
Continue straight
6.9 mi
·
7 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
6.9 mi
·
7 min
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TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
15
Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
0.7 mi
·
42 sec
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TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
16
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
3.4 mi
·
3 min
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SH 121/183 TEXpress
17
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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SH 183 TEXpress
18
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
0.7 mi
·
43 sec
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SH 121/183 TEXpress
19
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
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I 820 TEXpress
20
Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
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Northeast Loop
21
Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
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Jim Wright Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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I 30 West: Weatherford
23
Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Freeway
24
Merge slight right
421 mi
·
7 hr
25
Merge slight left
143 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario
27
Continue on Gateway Boulevard West
499 ft
·
21 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard West
28
Turn left onto FM 1110
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 1110
29
Continue on Clint-San Elizario Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Clint-San Elizario Road
30
Turn right onto North Loop Drive
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Loop Drive
31
Turn left onto Estate Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Estate Drive
32
Continue on Trent Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Trent Road
33
Turn left onto Burbridge Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Burbridge Road
34
Turn right onto Alameda Avenue
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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Alameda Avenue
35
Turn left onto Bovee Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Bovee Road
36
Turn left onto Zebu Road
0.3 mi
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44 sec
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Zebu Road
37
Turn right onto Barzon Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Barzon Street
38
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 318 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 5h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 421 miles.
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 140 miles or 2h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 318 miles or 5h 26m 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 318 miles or 5h 26m
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 9h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Frisco, 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 Frisco, TX
Aim for roughly 318 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX
Aim for roughly 318 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 140 miles from Frisco, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 421 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 318 mi from Frisco, TX · 5h 26m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
210 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
420 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 Odessa, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
318 mi · about 5.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 318 miles or 5.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 140 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 318 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 318 miles or 5.4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX
The final approach into Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, 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 Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$97.15 one way
$194.31 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
223 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $106.47 | $212.93 |
| premium | $4.59 | $114.96 | $229.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $141.30 | $282.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$97
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$227–$337
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 222.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $67 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 190.8 | 2 | $66.78 | $30.53 |
| Efficient EV | 159 | 1 | $55.65 | $25.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 254.4 | 3 | $89.04 | $40.70 |
Gas CO2
223 kg
EV CO2
74 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 Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX
Late night in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia on Monday
Local time
3:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
10h 44m 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 Frisco, TX to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX covers 636 miles and takes about 10h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 10, TX 121. 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 318 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 318 miles from Frisco, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $97.15 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 636 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Stonebrook Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Frisco, TX to Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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