How far is Alamo, NM from Hobbs, NM?
The driving distance from Alamo, NM to Hobbs, NM is about 337.1 miles (542.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New Mexico, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alamo and Hobbs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamo and Hobbs.
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Start on the route
1740 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1686 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Indian Service Route 54
15.7 mi · 26 min · Indian Service Route 54
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Continue on State Highway 169
13.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 169
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Street
24.1 mi · 36 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Grant Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
2742 ft · 51 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto California Street
1.2 km · 1 min · California Street
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Keep slight right
8.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Antonio
3008 ft · 57 sec
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Continue straight
1711 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on 2nd Street
107.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
43.5 mi · 53 min
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Turn right onto Relief Route
8 mi · 11 min · Relief Route
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Turn right onto Southeast Main Street
26.4 mi · 30 min · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on Roswell Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
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Continue on North 1st Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Lovington Highway
29.1 mi · 43 min · Lovington Highway
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Turn right onto Bermuda Road
16.9 mi · 25 min · Bermuda Road
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Continue on NM Highway 529
14.3 mi · 21 min · NM Highway 529
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Carlsbad Highway
12 mi · 14 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Continue on West Marland Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Turner Street
2186 ft · 44 sec · South 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 Alamo and Hobbs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
2nd Street
Continue on 2nd Street
107 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Alamo and Sunny near Hobbs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamo to Hobbs?
The road trip is about 337.1 miles (542.5 km) and usually takes 06h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Capitan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.1 miles from Alamo and 168 miles from Hobbs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.07 one way or $90.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alamo and Sunny near Hobbs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alamo and Hobbs. Straight-line distance: 278.42 mi (448.08 km).
#1 Alamo
Alamo is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4208900, -107.5108800 |
| Altitude | 1885 |
| 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: 543 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
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 | $45.07 | $90.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $50.68 | $101.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $55.04 | $110.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $64.44 | $128.88 |
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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