How far is Agua Fria, NM from Hobbs, NM?
The driving distance from Agua Fria, NM to Hobbs, NM is about 314 miles (505.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Agua Fria and Hobbs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Agua Fria and Hobbs.
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Start on the route
37 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Agua Fria Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Agua Fria Street
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Turn right onto Siler Road
1 km · 2 min · Siler Road
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Turn left onto Cerrillos Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Cerrillos Road
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Turn slight right
723 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Saint Michaels Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Saint Michaels Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Clines Corners
1428 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Saint Francis Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit straight
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
175 mi · 3 hr 20 min
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Continue on North Main Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Country Club Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Country Club Road
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Turn right onto North Atkinson Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North Atkinson Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
71.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
19 mi · 22 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight right
1523 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Plains Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Plains Highway
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Continue on Tatum Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue
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Continue on North Lovington Highway
17 mi · 20 min · North Lovington Highway
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Continue on North Turner Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Turner Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Turner Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Agua Fria and Hobbs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Saint Francis Drive
Keep slight right
175 mi · 03h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Agua Fria and Sunny near Hobbs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Agua Fria to Hobbs?
The road trip is about 314 miles (505.4 km) and usually takes 05h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.7 miles from Agua Fria and 158.4 miles from Hobbs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.96 one way or $83.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Agua Fria and Sunny near Hobbs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Agua Fria and Hobbs. Straight-line distance: 262.29 mi (422.12 km).
#1 Agua Fria
Agua Fria is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6544800, -106.0222400 |
| Altitude | 2000 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hobbs
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 39,339 |
| Coordinates | 32.7026100, -103.1360400 |
| Altitude | 1104 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Turner Street (-103.136215, 32.70261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 505 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $41.96 | $83.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $47.19 | $94.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $51.25 | $102.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $60.00 | $120.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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