How far is Hobbs, NM from Arroyo Seco, NM?
The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Arroyo Seco, NM is about 375.9 miles (605 km), with a travel time of about 08h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 297.6 miles (479 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Village in De Baca County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and Arroyo Seco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and Arroyo Seco.
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Start on North Turner Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Turner Street
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Continue on North Lovington Highway
17 mi · 20 min · North Lovington Highway
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Continue on South Main Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Tatum Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway
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Continue on Plains Highway
2815 ft · 36 sec · Plains Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Tatum Highway
82.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Tatum Highway
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Turn left onto West 18th Street
2594 ft · 1 min · West 18th Street
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Turn right onto South Avenue I
1 mi · 3 min · South Avenue I
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Fir Street
2649 ft · 45 sec · West Fir Street
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Continue on South Roosevelt Road 5
13.8 mi · 20 min · South Roosevelt Road 5
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Turn straight
17.4 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Denby Avenue
35.6 mi · 41 min · Denby Avenue
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Continue on East Sumner Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · East Sumner Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1 km · 43 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 47 min · US Highway 84
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Continue on Historic Route 66
739 ft · 11 sec · Historic Route 66
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Turn left onto I 40 West
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 North: Las Vegas
1230 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
41.4 mi · 47 min · North US Highway 84
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Take the exit right
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto East University
1842 ft · 40 sec · East University
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Mills Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Mills Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · 7th Street
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Continue on New Mexico Highway 518
53.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · New Mexico Highway 518
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Continue on High Road to Taos
15.7 mi · 27 min · High Road to Taos
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Turn straight
86 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paseo del Pueblo Sur
3.4 mi · 6 min · Paseo del Pueblo Sur
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Turn left onto Camino de la Placita
1.5 km · 2 min · Camino de la Placita
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Turn left onto Paseo del Pueblo Norte
3.3 mi · 6 min · Paseo del Pueblo Norte
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Valencia Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Valencia Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Hondo Seco Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hondo Seco Road
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Turn left onto Holy Trinity Road
89 m · 16 sec · Holy Trinity Road
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Continue on Holy Trinity Road
36 m · 14 sec · Holy Trinity Road
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Continue on Holy Trinity Road
49 m · 19 sec · Holy Trinity Road
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Turn sharp left
15 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
57 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and Arroyo Seco.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Tatum Highway
Continue on Tatum Highway
82.5 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hobbs and Sunny near Arroyo Seco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to Arroyo Seco?
The road trip is about 375.9 miles (605 km) and usually takes 08h 11m 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?
Fort Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.1 miles from Hobbs and 187.8 miles from Arroyo Seco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 297.6 miles (479 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.3 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 $50.25 one way or $100.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hobbs and Sunny near Arroyo Seco.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Arroyo Seco. Straight-line distance: 297.61 mi (478.96 km).
#1 Hobbs
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 39,339 |
| Coordinates | 32.7026100, -103.1360400 |
| Altitude | 1104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arroyo Seco
Arroyo Seco is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.5166900, -105.5691800 |
| Altitude | 2327 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arroyo Seco (-105.56918, 36.51669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 605 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $50.25 | $100.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $56.52 | $113.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $61.37 | $122.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $71.86 | $143.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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