How far is Hobbs, NM from Bloomfield, NM?

The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Bloomfield, NM is about 480.2 miles (772.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 390.5 miles (628.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 04m 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
480.2 mi
09h 32m
Flight
390.46 mi
628.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
390.46 mi
Kilometers
628.38 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
480.2 mi
Kilometers
772.81 km
Drive Time
09h 32m

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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 09h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomfield
Wed, Apr 15, 9:56 PM MDT
Return by in Hobbs
Thu, Apr 16, 7:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobbs
2026-04-15T12:24
Arrive Bloomfield
Wed, Apr 15, 9:56 PM MDT
Route Timing
09h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:32 PM to 5:02 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
4:56 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
Encino
NM

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

From Hobbs
240.2 mi
04h 46m
To Bloomfield
240.1 mi
04h 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
0 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    113.3 mi · 2 hr 13 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Shenrick Street

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Shenrick Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard

    1512 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

    3.3 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast

    108 m · 7 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 North: Santa Fe

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Pan American Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho

    926 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site

    769 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    149.8 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 550
152 mi · 32%
South Main Street
113 mi · 24%
Shenrick Street
83.3 mi · 17%
NM Highway 529
31.2 mi · 6%
Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 6%
Lovington Highway
29.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 550

Continue straight

150 mi · 02h 48m

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
09h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.7 mi
390.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Encino
04h 46m from Hobbs
Leave By
4:56 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hobbs and Sunny near Bloomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 480.2 miles (772.8 km) and usually takes 09h 32m 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 240.2 miles from Hobbs and 240.1 miles from Bloomfield.

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

The direct path is about 390.5 miles (628.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.7 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 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 $64.15 one way or $128.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Hobbs and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 390.46 mi (628.38 km).

Hobbs

#1 Hobbs

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

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

#2 Bloomfield

City in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States

Population7,643
Coordinates36.7111200, -107.9845100
Altitude1663
CountryUnited States
Start: Hobbs (-103.13604, 32.70261)
End: Bloomfield (-107.98451, 36.71112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 773 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.94 gal
64.14 L · about $64.15
Round trip
$128.30
33.88 gal · 128.28 L
Estimated CO2
150.5 kg one way
Round trip: 301.1 kg / 664 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $64.15 $128.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $72.15 $144.29
Premium $4.63 $78.35 $156.70
Diesel $5.42 $91.73 $183.46

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 Bloomfield. The current time is 12:24:03.

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.