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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
337.1 mi
06h 04m
Flight
278.42 mi
448.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.42 mi
Kilometers
448.08 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.1 mi
Kilometers
542.51 km
Drive Time
06h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hobbs
Wed, Apr 15, 8:17 PM MDT
Return by in Alamo
Thu, Apr 16, 2:21 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alamo
2026-04-15T14:12
Arrive Hobbs
Wed, Apr 15, 8:17 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:04 PM to 1:34 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alamo
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Capitan
NM

Village in New Mexico, USA

From Alamo
169.1 mi
03h 02m
To Hobbs
168 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1740 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1686 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Indian Service Route 54

    15.7 mi · 26 min · Indian Service Route 54

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 169

    13.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 169

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Street

    24.1 mi · 36 min · 1st Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Grant Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Grant Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    2742 ft · 51 sec · Spring Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto California Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · California Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    8.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward San Antonio

    3008 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1711 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 2nd Street

    107.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min · 2nd Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    43.5 mi · 53 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Relief Route

    8 mi · 11 min · Relief Route

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southeast Main Street

    26.4 mi · 30 min · Southeast Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Roswell Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Lovington Highway

    29.1 mi · 43 min · Lovington Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bermuda Road

    16.9 mi · 25 min · Bermuda Road

  21. 21

    Continue on NM Highway 529

    14.3 mi · 21 min · NM Highway 529

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Carlsbad Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Turner Street

    2186 ft · 44 sec · South Turner Street

  25. 25

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd Street
107 mi · 32%
Lovington Highway
29.1 mi · 9%
Southeast Main Street
26.4 mi · 8%
1st Street
24.1 mi · 7%
Bermuda Road
16.9 mi · 5%
Indian Service Route 54
15.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.7 mi
278.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capitan
03h 02m from Alamo
Leave By
11:52 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

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#1 Alamo

Alamo is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4208900, -107.5108800
Altitude1885
CountryUnited States
Hobbs

#2 Hobbs

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population39,339
Coordinates32.7026100, -103.1360400
Altitude1104
CountryUnited States
Start: (-107.510721, 34.420655)
End: North Turner Street (-103.136215, 32.70261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.9 gal
45.03 L · about $45.07
Round trip
$90.13
23.8 gal · 90.06 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.5 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alamo and Hobbs. The current time is 14:12:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.