How far is Hobbs, NM from Alamo, NM?

The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Alamo, NM is about 338.6 miles (544.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 03m 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
338.56 mi
07h 31m
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
338.56 mi
Kilometers
544.86 km
Drive Time
07h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo
Wed, Apr 15, 7:57 PM MDT
Return by in Hobbs
Thu, Apr 16, 3:29 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobbs
2026-04-15T12:25
Arrive Alamo
Wed, Apr 15, 7:57 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:32 PM to 3:02 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
8:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hobbs
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 Hobbs
169.2 mi
03h 46m
To Alamo
169.4 mi
03h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Turner Street

    2186 ft · 48 sec · North Turner Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto NM Highway 529

    31.2 mi · 46 min · NM Highway 529

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lovington Highway

    29.1 mi · 43 min · Lovington Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Roswell Highway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast Main Street

    26.4 mi · 30 min · Southeast Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Relief Route

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Relief Route

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    43.6 mi · 53 min · West 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    107.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1780 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 BUS West, US 60 West: Socorro, Magdalena

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    2729 ft · 50 sec · Spring Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Grant Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Grant Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US-60

    24.1 mi · 36 min · US-60

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 169

    13.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 169

  20. 20

    Continue on Indian Service Route 54

    15.7 mi · 26 min · Indian Service Route 54

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    1686 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1740 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 2nd Street
51.9 mi · 15%
NM Highway 529
31.2 mi · 9%
Lovington Highway
29.1 mi · 9%
Southeast Main Street
26.4 mi · 8%
US-60
24.1 mi · 7%
Indian Service Route 54
16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

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
07h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.2 mi
278.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capitan
03h 46m from Hobbs
Leave By
8:56 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hobbs and Sunny near Alamo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 338.6 miles (544.9 km) and usually takes 07h 31m 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 169.2 miles from Hobbs and 169.4 miles from Alamo.

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 60.2 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 $45.25 one way or $90.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hobbs and Sunny near Alamo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 278.42 mi (448.08 km).

Hobbs

#1 Hobbs

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population39,339
Coordinates32.7026100, -103.1360400
Altitude1104
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alamo

Alamo is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4208900, -107.5108800
Altitude1885
CountryUnited States
Start: Hobbs (-103.13604, 32.70261)
End: Alamo (-107.51088, 34.42089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.95 gal
45.22 L · about $45.25
Round trip
$90.51
23.9 gal · 90.44 L
Estimated CO2
106.2 kg one way
Round trip: 212.4 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $45.25 $90.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $50.90 $101.79
Premium $4.63 $55.27 $110.54
Diesel $5.42 $64.71 $129.42

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 Hobbs and Alamo. The current time is 12:25:08.

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.