How far is Doña Ana, NM from Hobbs, NM?

The driving distance from Doña Ana, NM to Hobbs, NM is about 281.1 miles (452.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.13 mi
04h 34m
Flight
215.29 mi
346.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.29 mi
Kilometers
346.47 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.13 mi
Kilometers
452.44 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hobbs
Fri, Apr 17, 10:34 AM MDT
Return by in Doña Ana
Fri, Apr 17, 3:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Doña Ana
2026-04-17T05:59
Arrive Hobbs
Fri, Apr 17, 10:34 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Doña Ana
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Loving
NM

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

From Doña Ana
141.7 mi
02h 17m
To Hobbs
139.4 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 21 mph WSW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Doña Ana and Hobbs.

  1. 1

    Start on East Thorpe Road

    1722 ft · 36 sec · East Thorpe Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    18.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.2 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street

    2920 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Paisano Drive

    2796 ft · 43 sec · East Paisano Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  13. 13

    Continue on National Parks Highway

    33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South Canal Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Turner Street

    2186 ft · 44 sec · South Turner Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Turner Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Doña Ana and Hobbs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 36%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 14%
National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 12%
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
23.2 mi · 8%
Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 7%
Montana Avenue
18.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.8 mi
215.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loving
02h 17m from Doña Ana
Leave By
7:50 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Doña Ana and Sunny near Hobbs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Doña Ana to Hobbs?

The road trip is about 281.1 miles (452.4 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Loving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.7 miles from Doña Ana and 139.4 miles from Hobbs.

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

The direct path is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 7:50 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.57 one way or $75.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Doña Ana and Sunny near Hobbs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Doña Ana and Hobbs. Straight-line distance: 215.29 mi (346.47 km).

Doña Ana

#1 Doña Ana

Census designated place

Population1,211
Coordinates32.3895400, -106.8139000
Altitude1208
CountryUnited States
Hobbs

#2 Hobbs

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population39,339
Coordinates32.7026100, -103.1360400
Altitude1104
CountryUnited States
Start: East Thorpe Road (-106.813897, 32.38963)
End: North Turner Street (-103.136215, 32.70261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.92 gal
37.55 L · about $37.57
Round trip
$75.13
19.84 gal · 75.1 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.3 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.57 $75.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.25 $84.50
Premium $4.63 $45.88 $91.76
Diesel $5.42 $53.72 $107.43

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Doña Ana and Hobbs. The current time is 05:59:36.

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.