Origin
Socorro, TX
Evening in Socorro on Sunday
Local time
8:10 PM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Socorro, TX to Garland, TX
Drive Time
11h 9m
Distance
771.7 mi
1,242 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$118
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 0m
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6 AM
11h 10m
8 AM
11h 30m
10 AM
11h 17m
12 PM
11h 15m
3 PM
11h 18m
5 PM
11h 29m
8 PM
11h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Socorro, TX
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
The drive from Socorro, TX to Garland, TX covers 771.7 miles and takes about 11h 9m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Socorro Road, Buford Road, Horizon Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $117.88 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
385.8 miles from Socorro, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 771.7 miles and 11h 9m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Socorro Road and Buford Road.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Socorro Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 11h 9m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 771.7 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Socorro, TX to Garland, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Socorro Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buford Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Horizon Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gateway Boulevard East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tom Landry Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East R L Thornton Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Socorro Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Socorro, TX and Garland, TX.
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Start on the route
138 ft
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14 sec
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the route
2
Turn left onto Socorro Road
249 ft
·
6 sec
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Socorro Road
3
Turn left onto Buford Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Buford Road
4
Continue on Horizon Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Horizon Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gateway Boulevard East
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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I 10 East
7
Merge slight left
148 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
8
Keep slight left
421 mi
·
6 hr 59 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15 mi
·
17 min
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West Freeway
10
Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi
·
36 min
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Tom Landry Freeway
11
Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
12
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
125 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
14
Turn left onto US Highway 259 North
17 mi
·
24 min
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US Highway 259 North
15
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
5 min
16
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 385.8 miles from Socorro, TX, or about 5h 34m 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 170 miles or 2h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 385.8 miles or 5h 34m 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 385.8 miles or 5h 34m
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 10h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Garland, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Socorro, 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 Socorro, TX
Aim for roughly 386 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Garland, TX
Aim for roughly 386 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 170 miles from Socorro, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 385.8 mi from Socorro, TX · 5h 34m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
255 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
509 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 Fort Worth, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
386 mi · about 5.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 386 miles or 5.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 170 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 385.8 miles from Socorro, 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 386 miles or 5.6 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Garland, TX
The final approach into Garland, 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 Garland, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Garland, 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
$117.88 one way
$235.76 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
270 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $129.18 | $258.37 |
| premium | $4.59 | $139.48 | $278.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $171.45 | $342.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$118
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$248–$358
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 270 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $81 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 231.5 | 2 | $81.03 | $37.04 |
| Efficient EV | 192.9 | 2 | $67.52 | $30.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 308.7 | 3 | $108.04 | $49.39 |
Gas CO2
270 kg
EV CO2
90 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
Garland, TX
Night in Garland on Sunday
Local time
9:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
11 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
11h 9m 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, TX to Garland, TX covers 771.7 miles and takes about 11h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Socorro Road, Buford Road, Horizon Boulevard. 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 386 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 385.8 miles from Socorro, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $117.88 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 771.7 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Socorro, TX to Garland, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Socorro, TX to Garland, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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