Origin
Socorro, TX
Morning in Socorro on Friday
Local time
11:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Socorro, TX
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Westway, TX
Thomas balabaud
The drive from Socorro, TX to Westway, TX covers 32.2 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Loop 375, Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, Border West Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on Loop 375. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 32.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near Loop 375.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 32.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (Loop 375): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles (US 85 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (I 10; US 85; US 180 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto Loop 375
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 85 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 85; US 180 / Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Spur 37: Vinton Road, Westway Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Zinn Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Loop 375 | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| Camino Real de Tierra Adentro | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Border West Expressway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Socorro Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Americas Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Desert Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Zinn Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Westway Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Socorro, TX and Westway, TX.
Start on this road
Turn right onto FM 258
Turn left onto South Americas Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto Loop 375
Continue on 375 Toll
Merge onto US 85
Take the exit onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 85; US 180
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Desert Boulevard
Turn right onto Westway Boulevard
Turn left onto Kingsway Drive
Turn right onto Zinn Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.87 one way
$9.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Socorro on Friday
Local time
11:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Westway on Friday
Local time
11:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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