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Trip from Lubbock, TX to Socorro, TX

Drive Time

6h 20m

Distance

339.4 mi

546 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 8m ★
6 AM
6h 21m
8 AM
6h 46m
10 AM
6h 29m
12 PM
6h 27m
3 PM
6h 31m
5 PM
6h 44m
8 PM
6h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lubbock, TX, TX

Lubbock, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Downtown Socorro, TX, TX

Socorro, TX

Jan van der Wolf

Trip Overview

The drive from Lubbock, TX to Socorro, TX covers 339.4 miles and takes about 6h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US Highway 62, Hobbs Highway, Seagraves Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.3 miles on US Highway 62. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.85 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

169.7 miles from Lubbock, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Lubbock, TX to Socorro, TX covers 339.4 miles and takes about 6h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 62 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near US 62.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 20m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 9 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (US 62): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles (US 62; US 82 / Marsha Sharp Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.1 miles (US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 62

Take the ramp onto US 62 toward US 62 West, US 82 West

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 62 West, US 82 West
5
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 62; US 82 / Marsha Sharp Freeway

Merge onto US 62; US 82 / Marsha Sharp Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
80.1 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A

Turn right onto US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A

Navigation decision point

5
330.9 mi into trip | ~6h 7m in | Loop 375

Merge onto Loop 375

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
336.3 mi into trip | ~6h 14m in

Take the exit toward TX 20, FM 258: Alameda Avenue, Socorro Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 47 Toward TX 20, FM 258: Alameda Avenue, Socorro R...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 62 102.3 mi 1h 46m
Hobbs Highway 47.9 mi 53m
Seagraves Road 40.4 mi 42m
West Carlsbad Highway 39.6 mi 45m
National Parks Highway 33.5 mi 37m
Marsha Sharp Freeway 21.6 mi 24m
US 62 15.7 mi 18m
Montana Avenue 8.8 mi 10m
Longest stretch: US Highway 62 — 102.3 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Socorro, TX.

1

Start on 19th Street

2.4 mi · 4 min · 19th Street
2

Take the ramp slight right toward US 62 West, US 82 West

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 62 West, US 82 West
3

Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

22 mi · 24 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway
4

Continue straight

15 mi · 16 min
5

Continue on Seagraves Road

40 mi · 42 min · Seagraves Road
6

Turn right onto West Avenue A

0.3 mi · 18 sec · West Avenue A
7

Continue on Hobbs Highway

28 mi · 31 min · Hobbs Highway
8

Continue on North Marland Boulevard

1.3 mi · 1 min · North Marland Boulevard
9

Continue on East Marland Street

0.6 mi · 45 sec · East Marland Street
10

Continue on West Marland Boulevard

2.5 mi · 2 min · West Marland Boulevard
11

Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

40 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway
12

Continue on Hobbs Highway

20 mi · 21 min · Hobbs Highway
13

Continue on East Greene Street

6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street
14

Turn left onto South Canal Street

2.0 mi · 2 min · South Canal Street
15

Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway

34 mi · 37 min · National Parks Highway
16

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
17

Continue on Montana Avenue

8.8 mi · 10 min · Montana Avenue
18

Take the exit slight right

417 ft · 11 sec
19

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 47 sec
20

Turn left onto North Zaragoza Road

4.4 mi · 6 min · North Zaragoza Road
21

Take the ramp straight

0.9 mi · 1 min
22

Merge slight left

5.4 mi · 6 min
23

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

0.8 mi · 1 min · TX 20, FM 258: Alameda Avenue, Socorro Road
24

Turn straight onto North Americas Avenue

0.3 mi · 46 sec · North Americas Avenue
25

Turn left onto Socorro Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Socorro Road
26

Turn left

138 ft · 10 sec
27

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 169.7 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 169.7 miles or 3h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 9m

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 Lubbock, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX

This is one driving day of about 339.4 miles and 6h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lubbock, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 62 for about 102.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 169.7 mi from Lubbock, TX · 3h 11m into the drive

Downtown Hobbs, NM, NM

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hobbs, NM

170 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Seminole, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hobbs, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 169.7 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

National Park

Come experience mountains and canyons, desert and dunes, night skies and spectacular vistas within a place unlike any other. Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permi...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 near mile 234.1
Caution: Devil's Hall is a Strenuous Hike
View on nps.gov
Chamizal National Memorial

Chamizal National Memorial

National Memorial

Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 339.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.85 one way

$103.69 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 119 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $56.82 $113.63
premium $4.59 $61.35 $122.69
diesel $5.64 $75.40 $150.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 118.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 101.8 1 $35.64 $16.29
Efficient EV 84.9 0 $29.70 $13.58
EV Truck/SUV 135.8 1 $47.52 $21.72

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Lubbock, TX

Late night in Lubbock on Monday

Local time

5:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Socorro, TX

Late night in Socorro on Monday

Local time

4:50 AM

MDT

Current temp

52°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.

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

2 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

6h 20m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lubbock, TX to Socorro, TX covers 339.4 miles and takes about 6h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 62, Hobbs Highway, Seagraves Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 169.7 miles from Lubbock, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.85 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 20m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 9 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (US 62): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles (US 62; US 82 / Marsha Sharp Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.1 miles (US 62; US 180 / West Avenue A): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lubbock, TX to Socorro, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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