Trip from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX to Killeen, TX

Drive Time

9h 48m

Distance

569.6 mi

917 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$87

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

9h 40m ★

6 AM

9h 48m

8 AM

10h 6m

10 AM

9h 55m

12 PM

9h 53m

3 PM

9h 55m

5 PM

10h 5m

8 PM

9h 43m

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

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Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX

Miled Moussa

Killeen, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX to Killeen, TX covers 569.6 miles and takes about 9h 48m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, United States Highway 190, Ranch Road 864 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 361.1 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $87.01 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

284.8 miles from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 569.6 miles and 9h 48m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and United States Highway 190.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 361.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and United States Highway 190. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Zebu Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 48m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 29 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Zebu Road): Navigation decision point; at 369.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 412 miles (US 190 / West US Highway 190): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 29 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Zebu Road

At end of road, turn left onto Zebu Road

Navigation decision point

369.5 mi into trip | ~5h 55m in

Take the exit toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett

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

Exit 404 Toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett

412 mi into trip | ~6h 42m in | US 190 / West US Highway 190

At end of road, turn right onto US 190 / West US Highway 190

Navigation decision point

549.5 mi into trip | ~9h 24m in | US 190 / Central Texas Expressway

At end of road, turn left onto US 190 / Central Texas Expressway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

566.4 mi into trip | ~9h 42m in

Take the exit toward T.J. Mills Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward T.J. Mills Boulevard

Towns Along This Route

Between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX and Killeen, TX, road signs point toward Loop 467 and Rm 864: Fort Mckavett.

Loop 467

369.5 mi in | ~5h 55m

Rm 864: Fort Mckavett

369.5 mi in | ~5h 55m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	361.1 mi	5h 39m
United States Highway 190	79.8 mi	1h 37m
Ranch Road 864	42 mi	45m
Central Texas Expressway	16.9 mi	18m
West US Highway 190	16.4 mi	17m
US 183	15.2 mi	15m
East US Highway 190	11.2 mi	11m
FM 1715	6.4 mi	8m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 361.1 mi, about 5h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX and Killeen, TX.

Start on Barzon Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Barzon Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto Zebu Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Zebu Road

Turn right onto Bovee Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Bovee Road

Turn right onto Alameda Avenue

2.9 mi · 4 min · Alameda Avenue

Turn left onto Burbridge Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Burbridge Road

Turn right onto Trent Road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Trent Road

Continue on Estate Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Estate Drive

Turn right onto North Loop Drive

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Loop Drive

Turn left onto Clint-San Elizario Road

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road

Continue on FM 1110

0.8 mi · 1 min · FM 1110

Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Gateway Boulevard East

Take the ramp straight

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Merge slight left

144 mi · 2 hr 16 min

Keep slight right

217 mi · 3 hr 23 min

Take the exit slight right toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett

Turn left onto Loop 467

262 ft · 6 sec · Loop 467

Continue on Loop 467

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Loop 467

Continue on Ranch Road 864

42 mi · 45 min · Ranch Road 864

At the end of the road, turn right onto West US Highway 190

16 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190

At the end of the road, turn left onto Frisco Avenue

1.2 mi · 1 min · Frisco Avenue

Turn right onto East US Highway 190

11 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190

Continue on United States Highway 190

19 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 190

Continue on Menard Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Menard Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street

1.4 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street

131 ft · 2 sec · Commerce Street

Turn right onto Church Street

217 ft · 6 sec · Church Street

Turn right onto Main Street

328 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Bridge Street

0.7 mi · 52 sec · Bridge Street

Turn right onto Boy Street

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Boy Street

Continue on United States Highway 190

61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · United States Highway 190

At the end of the road, turn right

15 mi · 15 min

Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

259 ft · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

Continue on North Key Avenue

0.4 mi · 39 sec · North Key Avenue

Turn left onto East Avenue J

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Avenue J

Continue on East FM 580

2.6 mi · 2 min · East FM 580

Turn right onto FM 1715

6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Texas Expressway

17 mi · 18 min · Central Texas Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward T.J. Mills Boulevard

0.2 mi · 30 sec · T.J. Mills Boulevard

Continue on West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

Turn left

82 ft · 8 sec

Turn right

75 ft · 5 sec

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 284.8 miles from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX, or about 4h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 361.1 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 125 miles or 2h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 284.8 miles or 4h 36m 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 284.8 miles or 4h 36m

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 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Killeen, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX

Aim for roughly 285 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Killeen, TX

Aim for roughly 285 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 125 miles from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 361.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 284.8 mi from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX · 4h 36m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Fort Davis, TX

188 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

Kerrville, TX

376 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 Kerrville, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Big Lake, TX

285 mi · about 4.9h in

A practical overnight split lands near Big Lake, TX after about 285 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Fort Davis, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 125 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Lake, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 284.8 miles from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 361.1 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 285 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.

Arriving in Killeen, TX

The final approach into Killeen, 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 Killeen, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Killeen, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$87.01 one way

$174.02 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 199 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$95.35	$190.70
premium	$4.59	$102.95	$205.91
diesel	$5.64	$126.55	$253.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$87

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$217–$327

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 199.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $60 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	170.9	2	$59.81	$27.34
Efficient EV	142.4	1	$49.84	$22.78
EV Truck/SUV	227.8	2	$79.74	$36.45

Gas CO2

199 kg

EV CO2

67 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX

Late night in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia on Monday

Local time

4:55 AM

MDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Killeen, TX

Late night in Killeen on Monday

Local time

5:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°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 later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

9 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

9h 48m 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 Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX to Killeen, TX covers 569.6 miles and takes about 9h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, United States Highway 190, Ranch Road 864. 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 285 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 284.8 miles from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $87.01 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 48m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 29 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Between Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX and Killeen, TX, road signs point toward Loop 467 and Rm 864: Fort Mckavett.

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Trip from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX to Killeen, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Killeen, TX

National Parks Near This Route

Chamizal National Memorial

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX

Killeen, TX

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9 degrees warmer at arrival

9h 48m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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