How far is Hobbs, NM from Church Rock, NM?
The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Church Rock, NM is about 447 miles (719.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 368.6 miles (593.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and Church Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and Church Rock.
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Start on North Turner Street
2186 ft · 48 sec · North Turner Street
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Turn right onto West Marland Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
12 mi · 14 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Turn right onto NM Highway 529
31.2 mi · 46 min · NM Highway 529
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lovington Highway
29.1 mi · 43 min · Lovington Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Roswell Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
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Continue on Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
113.3 mi · 2 hr 13 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Shenrick Street
27.5 mi · 32 min · Shenrick Street
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Turn left
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
183.7 mi · 3 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 400 South: McGaffey
1141 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto East Historic Highway 66
4.2 mi · 6 min · East Historic Highway 66
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Turn right
1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Challenger Road
1207 ft · 55 sec · Challenger Road
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Turn right onto Telstar Road
2185 ft · 2 min · Telstar Road
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Turn left onto Old Telstar Road
699 ft · 31 sec · Old Telstar Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Telstar Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and Church Rock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Shenrick Street
Merge slight left
184 mi · 03h 09m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hobbs and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Church Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to Church Rock?
The road trip is about 447 miles (719.3 km) and usually takes 08h 41m 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 223.4 miles from Hobbs and 223.6 miles from Church Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 368.6 miles (593.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.4 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 $59.72 one way or $119.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hobbs and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Church Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Encino
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Encino.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Church Rock. Straight-line distance: 368.61 mi (593.22 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 Church Rock
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,128 |
| Coordinates | 35.5339100, -108.5998000 |
| Altitude | 2038 |
| Country | United States |
End: Church Rock (-108.5998, 35.53391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 719 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 34m |
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 | $59.72 | $119.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $67.16 | $134.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $72.94 | $145.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $85.39 | $170.79 |
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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