How far is Bloomfield, NM from Hobbs, NM?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, NM to Hobbs, NM is about 482.4 miles (776.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 390.5 miles (628.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
482.46 mi
07h 41m
Flight
390.46 mi
628.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
390.46 mi
Kilometers
628.38 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
482.46 mi
Kilometers
776.45 km
Drive Time
07h 41m

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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 07h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hobbs
Tue, May 5, 11:01 AM MDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Tue, May 5, 6:43 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-05-05T03:19
Arrive Hobbs
Tue, May 5, 11:01 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:42 PM to 3:12 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
8:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
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
Encino
NM

Human settlement in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Bloomfield
239.5 mi
03h 50m
To Hobbs
243 mi
03h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomfield and Hobbs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield and Hobbs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    97 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    127 m · 23 sec · West Broadway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    574 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard

    1244 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast

    140 m · 11 sec · Osuna Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

    3.4 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1280 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway

    55.7 mi · 59 min · Coronado Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto US Highway 285

    27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285

  16. 16

    Continue on Oak Street

    14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Continue on 8th Street

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Country Club Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Country Club Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Atkinson Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North Atkinson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    71.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · East 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    19 mi · 22 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    1523 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Plains Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Plains Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Tatum Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on North Lovington Highway

    17 mi · 20 min · North Lovington Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on North Turner Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Turner Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Turner Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Bloomfield Boulevard
152 mi · 31%
8th Street
91.9 mi · 19%
East 2nd Street
71.3 mi · 15%
Coronado Freeway
55.7 mi · 12%
US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 6%
South Main Street
19.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Bloomfield Boulevard

Turn left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard

151 mi · 02h 49m

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
07h 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.9 mi
390.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Encino
03h 50m from Bloomfield
Leave By
8:36 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomfield and Mostly Cloudy near Hobbs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomfield to Hobbs?

The road trip is about 482.4 miles (776.4 km) and usually takes 07h 41m 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?

Encino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 239.5 miles from Bloomfield and 243 miles from Hobbs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 390.5 miles (628.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.9 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 $64.49 one way or $128.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomfield and Mostly Cloudy near Hobbs.

Stop Ideas Near Encino

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Encino, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Encino.

RAIL

Lamy station

100 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
RAIL

Las Vegas station

107 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

118 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Hobbs. Straight-line distance: 390.46 mi (628.38 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

City in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States

Population7,643
Coordinates36.7111200, -107.9845100
Altitude1663
CountryUnited States
Hobbs

#2 Hobbs

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population39,339
Coordinates32.7026100, -103.1360400
Altitude1104
CountryUnited States
Start: US 550 North (-107.984477, 36.711072)
End: North Turner Street (-103.136215, 32.70261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 776 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.03 gal
64.45 L · about $64.49
Round trip
$128.99
34.06 gal · 128.9 L
Estimated CO2
151.3 kg one way
Round trip: 302.7 kg / 667 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $64.49 $128.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $72.53 $145.06
Premium $4.63 $78.76 $157.53
Diesel $5.42 $92.22 $184.43

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and Hobbs. The current time is 03:19:08.

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.