How far is Hobbs, NM from Boles Acres, NM?

The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Boles Acres, NM is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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
194.43 mi
04h 37m
Flight
165.76 mi
266.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.76 mi
Kilometers
266.77 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.43 mi
Kilometers
312.9 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boles Acres
Wed, Apr 15, 9:26 PM MDT
Return by in Hobbs
Thu, Apr 16, 2:04 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobbs
2026-04-15T16:49
Arrive Boles Acres
Wed, Apr 15, 9:26 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 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
Hope
NM

Village in New Mexico, United States

From Hobbs
97.1 mi
02h 18m
To Boles Acres
97.3 mi
02h 18m

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
73°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and Boles Acres.

  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

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hope Highway

    15.4 mi · 23 min · Hope Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Hope Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Hope Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 82

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min · US Highway 82

  12. 12

    Continue on James Canyon Highway

    16.8 mi · 27 min · James Canyon Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1673 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US Highway 54 South

    4.4 mi · 7 min · US Highway 54 South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Boles Road

    1005 ft · 35 sec · Boles Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boles Avenue

    66 m · 6 sec · Boles Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on 1st Street

    1502 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 82
62.8 mi · 32%
NM Highway 529
31.2 mi · 16%
Lovington Highway
29.1 mi · 15%
Hope Highway
21.6 mi · 11%
James Canyon Highway
16.8 mi · 9%
West Carlsbad Highway
12 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 82

Continue on US Highway 82

62.8 mi · 01h 23m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
165.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hope
02h 18m from Hobbs
Leave By
7:46 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hobbs and Sunny near Boles Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to Boles Acres?

The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Hobbs and 97.3 miles from Boles Acres.

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

The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 7:46 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hobbs and Sunny near Boles Acres.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Boles Acres. Straight-line distance: 165.76 mi (266.77 km).

Hobbs

#1 Hobbs

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population39,339
Coordinates32.7026100, -103.1360400
Altitude1104
CountryUnited States
Boles Acres

#2 Boles Acres

City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population1,638
Coordinates32.8070300, -105.9861000
Altitude1251
CountryUnited States
Start: Hobbs (-103.13604, 32.70261)
End: Boles Acres (-105.9861, 32.80703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.97 L · about $25.98
Round trip
$51.96
13.72 gal · 51.94 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.98 $51.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.22 $58.43
Premium $4.63 $31.73 $63.46
Diesel $5.42 $37.15 $74.29

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 Boles Acres. The current time is 16:49:36.

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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.