How far is Hobbs, NM from Anthony, NM?

The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Anthony, NM is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.2 miles (335 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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
251.9 mi
04h 11m
Flight
208.18 mi
335.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.18 mi
Kilometers
335.04 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.9 mi
Kilometers
405.4 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anthony
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM MDT
Return by in Hobbs
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobbs
2026-04-22T20:30
Arrive Anthony
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hobbs
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 Hobbs
125.7 mi
02h 05m
To Anthony
126.2 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on East Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway

    33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  9. 9

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Montana Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 375 North

    1623 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Memorial Freeway

    24.3 mi · 32 min · Purple Heart Memorial Freeway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Talbot Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Talbot Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Doniphan Drive

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Doniphan Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Anthony Drive

    32 m · 2 sec · South Anthony Drive

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Anthony Drive

    35 m · 4 sec · South Anthony Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Miller Street

    54 m · 13 sec · Miller Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 41%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 16%
National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 13%
Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
24.3 mi · 10%
Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 8%
Montana Avenue
12.3 mi · 5%
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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
208.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loving
02h 05m from Hobbs
Leave By
8:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hobbs and Sunny near Anthony.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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 125.7 miles from Hobbs and 126.2 miles from Anthony.

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

The direct path is about 208.2 miles (335 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.67 one way or $67.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Anthony. Straight-line distance: 208.18 mi (335.04 km).

Hobbs

#1 Hobbs

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population39,339
Coordinates32.7026100, -103.1360400
Altitude1104
CountryUnited States
Anthony

#2 Anthony

City in New Mexico

Population9,276
Coordinates32.0039900, -106.6058300
Altitude1159
CountryUnited States
Start: North Turner Street (-103.136215, 32.70261)
End: (-106.605654, 32.003991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.89 gal
33.65 L · about $33.67
Round trip
$67.33
17.78 gal · 67.3 L
Estimated CO2
79 kg one way
Round trip: 158 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.67 $67.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.86 $75.73
Premium $4.63 $41.12 $82.23
Diesel $5.42 $48.14 $96.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hobbs and Anthony. The current time is 20:30:06.

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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.