How far is Flora Vista, NM from Hobbs, NM?

The driving distance from Flora Vista, NM to Hobbs, NM is about 493.6 miles (794.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 398.3 miles (641 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 56m 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
493.6 mi
07h 58m
Flight
398.27 mi
640.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
398.27 mi
Kilometers
640.96 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
493.6 mi
Kilometers
794.37 km
Drive Time
07h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hobbs
Fri, Apr 17, 10:51 AM MDT
Return by in Flora Vista
Fri, Apr 17, 6:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flora Vista
2026-04-17T02:53
Arrive Hobbs
Fri, Apr 17, 10:51 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:58 PM to 3:28 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
8:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flora Vista
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 Flora Vista
246 mi
03h 59m
To Hobbs
247.6 mi
03h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph W
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 Flora Vista and Hobbs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flora Vista and Hobbs.

  1. 1

    Start on Road 3490

    62 m · 14 sec · Road 3490

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Crouch Mesa Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Crouch Mesa Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bloomfield Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Bloomfield Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    147 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    574 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard

    1244 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast

    140 m · 11 sec · Osuna Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

    3.4 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1280 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway

    55.7 mi · 59 min · Coronado Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto US Highway 285

    27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285

  18. 18

    Continue on Oak Street

    14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street

  19. 19

    Continue on 8th Street

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Country Club Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Country Club Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Atkinson Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North Atkinson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

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

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    19 mi · 22 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    1523 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Plains Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Plains Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Tatum Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on South Main Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on North Lovington Highway

    17 mi · 20 min · North Lovington Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on North Turner Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Turner Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Turner Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flora Vista 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Bloomfield Boulevard
151 mi · 31%
8th Street
91.9 mi · 19%
East 2nd Street
71.3 mi · 14%
Coronado Freeway
55.7 mi · 11%
US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 6%
South Main Street
19.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Bloomfield Boulevard

Merge slight left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard

150 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 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+95.3 mi
398.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Encino
03h 59m from Flora Vista
Leave By
8:04 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flora Vista and Sunny near Hobbs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flora Vista to Hobbs?

The road trip is about 493.6 miles (794.4 km) and usually takes 07h 58m 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 246 miles from Flora Vista and 247.6 miles from Hobbs.

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

The direct path is about 398.3 miles (641 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.3 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 $65.97 one way or $131.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flora Vista and Sunny 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 Flora Vista and Hobbs. Straight-line distance: 398.27 mi (640.96 km).

Flora Vista

#1 Flora Vista

Town

Population2,191
Coordinates36.7944500, -108.0803500
Altitude1679
CountryUnited States
Hobbs

#2 Hobbs

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population39,339
Coordinates32.7026100, -103.1360400
Altitude1104
CountryUnited States
Start: Road 3490 (-108.080257, 36.79435)
End: North Turner Street (-103.136215, 32.70261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 794 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.42 gal
65.93 L · about $65.97
Round trip
$131.94
34.84 gal · 131.86 L
Estimated CO2
154.8 kg one way
Round trip: 309.6 kg / 683 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $65.97 $131.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $74.19 $148.38
Premium $4.63 $80.57 $161.14
Diesel $5.42 $94.33 $188.66

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 Flora Vista and Hobbs. The current time is 02:53:34.

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.